Gang And Violence Reduction Program Credited For Oakland’s Promising Dip In Crime Rates
“There is much more work to be done,” Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said. “But we are encouraged by these trends.”
San Francisco Chronicle:
Oakland Homicides, Other Crimes Dip To Generational Lows
Oakland officials are crediting their celebrated gang and violence reduction program for a promising dip in violence over the past several years — particularly in 2018, as the city tallied fewer homicides than it had in nearly two decades. Last year capped off what Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf called an “unprecedented” streak of crime reduction, marking the sixth consecutive year of declines in homicides and injury shootings combined. (Cassidy, 1/3)
In other news from across the state —
San Jose Mercury News:
Trash, Human Waste Builds Up In Point Reyes As Shutdown Drags On
A buildup of human waste at Point Reyes National Seashore resulting from the federal government shutdown has become so severe that certain areas of the park are closed due to health hazards. Other national parks such as Kings Canyon and Sequoia have completely shut down this week citing similar health concerns associated with buildup of trash and sewage. (Houston, 1/4)