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nbcbayarea. com > news > local > doug-martin-family-federal-civil-rights-lawsuit > 4104519

Doug Martin's family files federal civil rights lawsuit after his death in Oakland police custody

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (295+ words) The family of former National Football League player Doug Martin has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against police officers, paramedics and the city of Oakland after their son died in police custody. Martin, 36, died after a struggle with police…...

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nbcbayarea. com > news > local > vallejo-police-badge-bending-scandal > 4103883

6 cops found with violations, 8 others cleared in Vallejo police badge bending scandal

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (573+ words) After a five-year holdup, the City of Vallejo on Tuesday released an investigation into the practice of Vallejo police officers bending the tips of their badges at celebratory barbecues each time they killed a civilian on the job. The city's…...

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nbcbayarea. com > news > california > chico-library-shooting-2-killed > 4103049

18-year-old arrested after 2 killed at Northern California library

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (335+ words) A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p. m. Monday. Chico police Chief Billy Aldridge said gunshots and screams could…...

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nbcbayarea. com > video > news > local > sfpd-plate-reader-data > 4101647

SFPD says federal, out-of-state agencies improperly accessed plate reader data

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (80+ words) NBC Bay Area SFPD says federal, out-of-state agencies improperly accessed plate reader data Synced In: Mexico advances to Round of 32 In the news: House fire, Day of Service in San Francisco, World Cup fans witness history Wildfire air quality threat…...

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nbcbayarea. com > news > local > sfpd-license-plate-readers-access-out-of-state-federal-agencies > 4101113

SFPD says license plate readers 'improperly' accessed by out-of-state, federal agencies

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (336+ words) San Francisco police say they have disabled access to its network of Flock Automated License Plate Reader cameras after it was "improperly queried" for out-of-state and federal agencies. Police said the issue was discovered through regular audits last month. "The…...

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nbcbayarea. com > news > local > concerns-police-officer-body-cameras-palo-alto > 4100835

Audit brings concerns on Palo Alto PD body cams – NBC Bay Area

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (348+ words) A newly released independent audit highlighted concerns about body camera compliance within the Palo Alto Police Department, as auditors found several incidents where cameras were not properly activated. Ali Reid reports. "Body worn cameras are gamechangers when it comes to…...

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nbcbayarea. com > video > news > local > world-cup-radiological-threats > 4098211

Inside efforts to protect the World Cup from radiological threats

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (23+ words) NBC Bay Area Inside efforts to protect the World Cup from radiological threats...

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nbcbayarea. com > video > news > local > oakland-first-friday-security-boost > 4094830

Oakland boosts security ahead of First Fridays street festival

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (21+ words) NBC Bay Area Oakland boosts security ahead of First Fridays street festival...

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nbcbayarea. com > news > local > oakland-first-friday-security-boost > 4094803

Oakland boosts security ahead of First Fridays street festival – NBC Bay Area

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (484+ words) Oakland officials on Thursday unveiled an enhanced safety initiative ahead of the city's monthly "First Fridays" street festival. Oakland officials on Thursday unveiled an enhanced, multi-agency public safety initiative designed to curb late-night violence ahead of the city's monthly "First…...

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nbcbayarea. com > news > national-international > chase-bank-barricade-california > 4093292

Police say man barricaded himself inside Chase bank building with others in California

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (325+ words) An overhead view shows the scene of a standoff after a man barricaded himself inside a bank on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Bakersfield, Calif. A man barricaded himself inside a bank building in the Southern California city of Bakersfield with an…...