Eric Westervelt
Stories
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National
Overdoses far exceed COVID deaths in a San Francisco district. The mayor has a plan
San Francisco Mayor London Breed's recent emergency declaration will allow the city to fast-track social services to address drug overdoses and crime.
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National
Her daughter was killed and now this mom is calling on Oakland to step up and help
The surge in gun violence and homicide mirrors in Oakland, Calif., mirrors an uptick in killings nationally as many cities are on track to match or surpass last year's terrible murder toll.
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Politics
Behind the loud pushback against progressive district attorneys across the country
An effort to remove San Francisco's progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office is gaining momentum. It's part of a wider (so far unsuccessful) backlash against reformist DAs nationally.
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National
Halloween may return to some normalcy for trick-or-treaters
Halloween is back! At least for one pre-K class in Oakland, California. They had a "trunk or treat" in their first semi-normal event in more than 18 months.
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Environment
Massive Caldor Fire Continues To Threaten Biggest City On California's Lake Tahoe
Firefighters in northern California are facing another tough day of strong winds as they race to try to stop the massive Caldor wildfire from reaching the southern end of iconic Lake Tahoe.
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National
Can Rage Hotlines Prevent Some Mass Shootings? Researchers Study The Idea
Extreme anger and rage are common traits among perpetrators of most mass shootings. Researchers are studying how they might preemptively manage that anger. One idea is creation of anger helplines.
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National
Cops Say Low Morale And Department Scrutiny Are Driving Them Away From The Job
The mass exodus comes at a delicate time for many communities large and small as violent crime is on the rise and recruitment remains difficult.
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Environment
The Record Temperatures Enveloping The West Are Not Your Average Heat Wave
From the Great Plains to the California coast, a powerful "heat dome" is setting records. This one is stronger and bigger and is appearing earlier than normal.
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National
Oregon's Pioneering Drug Decriminalization Experiment Is Now Facing The Hard Test
Oregon's bold move to decriminalize small amounts of all hard drugs and expand treatment is now meeting the reality of implementation as the treatment community is divided over the way forward.
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National
Oakland Becomes Latest City Looking To Take Police Out Of Nonviolent 911 Calls
The city's fire department will oversee the pilot project that aims to pair an EMT with someone with lived experience in the mental health, addiction, criminal justice or homeless services systems.