Violent Crime

2012 Statistics Show Violent Crime In Long Beach At 40-Year Low

The violent crime rate in Long Beach has dropped to a historic low, officials announced this weekend.

2013/01/27

Homicides In LA County At A Historic Low

Sheriff Lee Baca Wednesday revealed that homicides were at a historic low in Los Angeles County despite an increase in overall crime.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/09

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Opinion: President Obama Finally Comments On Hometown’s Murders

After months of criticism and complaining President Obama finally reacts to the horrific crime rate and record-breaking murder rate in Chicago.

2012/08/15

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Opinion: Media Covers Up Violence Of Flash Mobs

Flash mobs were once innocent social experiments, but now are all too often racial attacks. Unfortunately, the media continues to paint a rosy picture and fails to report the violence and crime they cause.

2012/08/02

Many OC Cities Report Drop In Violent Crimes

Many cities across Orange County are reporting a drop in violent crime for the first six months of the year.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/12/19

Studies: Liquor Store Density Linked To Youth Violence

Violent crime could be reduced significantly if cities limit the number of neighborhood liquor stores and ban the sale of single-serve containers of alcoholic beverages. That’s according to separate studies led by UC Riverside researchers.

2011/09/11