State Government

Police Deadly Force Law Advances In California Legislature

June 20, 2018 | Ben Bradford

A proposal to tighten the standards for when police can use deadly force has moved forward in the California state Senate.

Tense Moments In Stephon Clark Protests Could Have Turned Violent, But They Didn’t. Here’s Why.

April 4, 2018 | Ben Adler

Even as the community has burned with anger, deliberate efforts from Sacramento police and protesters have helped keep the peace — learning to at least co-exist, if not work together.

At Stephon Clark ‘Peace Rally,’ Former Sacramento King Matt Barnes Vows To Be ‘Driving Force’ For Police Reform, Racial Justice

March 31, 2018 | Sammy Caiola | Nick Miller

Barnes openly discussed issues of race, policing and equity at a gathering with Clark’s family.

There Are Few Police Shooting Laws In California And Major Restrictions On What Officer Info Can Go Public

March 28, 2018 | Ben Bradford

"Very little is available quite frankly."

Stephon Clark Marches, Vigils Planned Across United States

March 27, 2018 | Kacey Sycamore

The death of Stephon Clark has had reverberations far beyond Sacramento, spurring media attention and organized events across the country.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Expands Comments On Police Shooting Death Of Stephon Clark

March 26, 2018

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said in an interview with CapRadio's Nick Miller this weekend that the police shooting of 22-year-old Stephon Clark was "just plain wrong."