By Heather Smith Posted March 5, 2011 7:20 am
“At the rate this violence is going, by summertime we’re going to be out of funds.”
By Vanessa Carr Posted December 25, 2009 1:06 am
Frank Peña was murdered in September due to Norteño-on-Norteño gang violence, police say. But the story of his life—and death—shows how difficult escaping one's past can be.
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By Alissa Figueroa Posted November 17, 2009 4:31 pm
Stabbing not a sign of rising gang violence says new Mission Police Captain.
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By Nina Goodby Posted November 10, 2009 1:03 am
Comunidad San Dimas works to keep incarcerated Mission youth from returning to gang life.
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By Bryan Gibel Posted October 10, 2009 2:29 am
For some city residents, environmentally friendly buildings mean suffering and death.
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By Patrick Kollman Posted September 29, 2009 4:42 pm
Suspect in shooting at Papa Portrero's could face life in prison if convicted.
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By Garrett McAuliffe Posted September 24, 2009 2:24 pm
A new division in the gangs. The chief suspect was questioned and released 10 minutes before Sunday's shootings.
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By Vanessa Carr Posted September 23, 2009 6:00 am
Residents applaud police response, but some worry about racial profiling.
