North Coast state Sen. Mike McGuire has introduced legislation to protect members of the media covering protests and marches, citing instances of journalists being injured or detained during recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations. SB 629 would make it a misdemeanor for law enforcement to intentionally obstruct, detain, assault or otherwise prevent the press from covering […]
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APD Chief Releases Statement on Budget Cuts, Calls for Reform and Policing
Arcata Police Chief Brian Ahearn released an extensive statement today addressing a number of issues, including budget cuts to his department and what it will mean, as well as calls for reforms and the spotlight shone on law enforcement following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last month as Black […]