Law Enforcement

Friday, February 28, 2025

Scams related to recent LA wildfires surging

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Scams are rising in the wake of the Los Angeles fires, according to a warning on social media from the Pasadena Police Department – so experts have some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. There have been reports of people pretending to be fire victims, approaching shoppers […]
Monday, February 10, 2025

Hate crimes still a problem in California

    Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   State data show that hate-crime reports almost doubled between 2019 and 2023 – so the Civil Rights Division is promoting its new CA vs Hate hotline. Since its launch in May 2023, the hotline has received more than 1,000 reports of hate incidents, but almost none […]