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Hundreds Block Trucks at Bensonhurst Shelter Site as NYPD Responds

City agencies say the long-planned 150-bed facility is still moving ahead on a multiyear schedule.

Santa Rosa Officer Shoots Man After Struggle During Unwanted-Person Call as Journalist Observes

Worcester Murder Inquiry Launched After Body Found in Burning Garage, Community Hub Arson Linked

Pedestrian Killed by Tractor-Trailer During Lynn Snowstorm

Body Found After North Hills Vacant-Building Fire as K-9 Alerts Prompted Dayslong Search

Homeless Man Charged With Arson in Blaze at TxDOT-Owned Abandoned Church

LAPD Bomb Squad Probes Suspected Explosive Devices at Tarzana Encampment

Barrie Police Say Suspect Knew 2 Dismemberment Victims From Encampment

Tordillos Holds Decisive Early Lead in San Jose District 3 Special Election

NYPD Sets July 14 Citywide Rollout for Quality-of-Life Teams After 10,000 Brooklyn Responses

San Jose Council Approves $5.5 Billion Budget, Rejects 'Pay for Performance' Proposal

San Jose Mayor Shifts Homeless Shelter Policy to Individualized Assessments

Barbara Lee Takes Office as Oakland’s First Black Woman Mayor, Launches 100-Day Plan

Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee Unveils Transition Team to Tackle City Challenges