@SFNewsReporter

Senior Editor for KQED, journalism mentor. Past: Investigating criminal justice, policing and the law. I believe in the civic responsibility of The Press.

 San Francisco, CA
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Joined September 2010
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Brian Krans@citizenkransAug 31
The jury reached a verdict in the case: $5 million for the plaintiff.
Brian Krans@citizenkransAug 28
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My reporting for @KQEDnews on this case: kqed.org/news/12097290/oakla… (Shout out to the digital news team and my editor, @gilarezada.)

Oakland Jury to Decide if California Highway Patrol Officers Committed Unlawful Arrest | KQED

Nicholas La Motte is seeking an undisclosed amount of damages from CHP Officer Jayce Ray and Sgt. John Snider.

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Thousands of Once-Secret Police Records Are Now Public. Here’s How You Can Use Them dlvr.it/TMHcDP

Thousands of Once-Secret Police Records Are Now Public. Here’s How You Can Use Them | KQED

The database, which includes about 12,000 cases detailing police misconduct and serious use of force from hundreds of agencies, is the first of its kind in California.

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Strong reporting here by @tychehendricks. DHS, DoD looking at Travis Airforce Base to expand immigration detention in Northern California.
KQED News@KQEDnews29 Apr 2025
Trump Administration Considers Immigration Detention on Bay Area Military Base, Records Show dlvr.it/TKRXdr

Trump Administration Considers Immigration Detention on Bay Area Military Base, Records Show | KQED

Rep. John Garamendi said he has “serious opposition” to using Travis Air Force base to lock up immigrants for deportation, a move he says would compromise military readiness and national security.

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Alex Hall@chalexhall17 Jan 2025
Breaking: Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones and two members of the Duong family - David and Andy Duong - have been indicted. Charges include conspiracy, bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, honest services mail and wire fraud. @KQEDNews
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A pair of SF priests dropped off a list of clergy in good standing. Attorneys say it may be a response to allegations of childhood sexual abuse. By @chalexhall for @KQEDnews kqed.org/news/12020370/sf-ar…

SF Archdiocese Quietly Removed 2 Priests Accused of Abuse From Public List, Attorneys Say | KQED

The unexplained removal of the priests’ names from the list of priests approved for ministry comes amid calls for the San Francisco Archdiocese to release a definitive account of its clergy who have...

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Incisive court reporting by @sssamanthalim for @KQED
KQED News@KQEDnews6 Dec 2024
Officer’s Defense in Mario Gonzalez Case Claims DA’s Office Is Withholding Key Evidence dlvr.it/TGdrlQ
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The San Mateo Board of Supervisors is set to call for a vote of no confidence into Sheriff Christina Corpus. That decision is based on the 408-page independent report into her leadership, which supervisors call "a good ol' boy network." Report here: sanmateocounty.legistar.com/…
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Dan Brekke@danbrekke31 Oct 2024
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District's $82 million settlement with Valero involves the largest penalty the agency has ever levied and comes in response to toxic chemical releases that went unreported for at least 15 years. Via @KQEDNews kqed.org/news/12011785/bay-a…

Bay Area Air District Hits Valero's Benicia Refinery With 'Historic' $82 Million Fine | KQED

The penalty against the oil company Valero was imposed for massive pollution releases that went unreported for at least 15 years.

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BREAKING: Dozens of striking workers have occupied the Powell St cable car tracks in a demonstration of civil disobedience. Workers say they are prepared to be arrested. SFPD is here but not arresting anyone yet
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Jill Tucker@jilltucker19 Oct 2024
HUGE BREAKING NEWS: SFUSD calls off closures as new superintendent takes over schools in crisis sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s… via @sfchronicle

SFUSD calls off closures as new superintendent takes over schools in crisis

Maria Su will remain a city employee, but the district will pay her to serve as superintendent through June 2026. 

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Breaking: Former Oakland Mayor ⁦@LibbySchaaf endorses the recall of ⁦@ShengThaoMayor.⁩ kqed.org/news/12010065

Exclusive: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Should Be Recalled, Libby Schaaf Says | KQED

Former Mayor Libby Schaaf said Oakland “can’t afford another two years” of Sheng Thao, who told KQED’s Political Breakdown this week that she inherited many of the city’s problems.

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Here's my coverage of the hearing in West Sacramento today for @KQEDnews: kqed.org/news/12009802/state…

State Commission to Investigate Complaints About Vallejo Police Shootings | KQED

The chair of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training says the office is investigating complaints about controversial police killings in Vallejo stretching back over a decade.

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a follow up to my previous coverage of the lawsuit against the city of san francisco and the sheriff’s department over warrantless searches! #sf thank you for the edits @SFNewsReporter !!
KQED News@KQEDnews4 Oct 2024
San Francisco Appeals Federal Court Injunction on Warrantless Searches, Shuts Down Pretrial Release Program dlvr.it/TF0wLK

San Francisco Appeals Federal Court Injunction on Warrantless Searches, Shuts Down Pretrial Release...

The city’s latest appeal is the most recent development in a federal class action lawsuit filed against San Francisco and its Sheriff's Department, which has required defendants in its pretrial...

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For important context on this announcement from the @SheriffSF today, read @sssamanthalim's reporting for @kqednews on WHY a federal judge took issue with the search conditions involved in this sudden halt to this pre-trial release program in #SF. kqed.org/news/12006835/feder…
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Great work by @sssamanthalim for @KQEDnews !
samantha lim@sssamanthalim27 Sep 2024
just published a new courts story with kqed! thank you @SFNewsReporter for the edits and for the scoop 📸 !
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KQED News@KQEDnews9 Sep 2024
A Sonoma County judge is weighing a decision that could determine the limits of independent oversight for California sheriffs. kqed.org/news/12003512/judge…

Judge Weighs Limits of Sheriff's Oversight in Sonoma County | KQED

Sheriff and deputies union argues independent watchdog’s authority doesn’t extend to whistleblower cases. The case could help determine the limits of sheriff’s oversight agencies throughout Califor...

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Fed judge poised to order CA's prison system into receivership over problems with treatment of mental illness. Could get wrapped into ongoing oversight of prison healthcare. Pretty sure this is an exclusive from @SmallRadio2, with editing by @danbrekke. kqed.org/news/12002854/court…

Court Weighing Takeover of Mental Health Care in California Prisons | KQED

A federal judge may appoint a receiver with the power to impose measures to improve psychiatric care in state prisons, where suicide remains a persistent problem.

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New byline, who dis!? Proud to say I've joined the @sfstandard's politics team. These folks get the scoops, they give the context, and they have fun while they do it. Send tips my way: [email protected] My first piece: sfstandard.com/2024/08/14/br…
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KQED News@KQEDnews26 Jul 2024
Huge Wildfire Stirs Up Pain in Fire-Weary Butte County — and Fury Toward Alleged Arsonist dlvr.it/TB6rsQ

Huge Wildfire Stirs Up Pain in Fire-Weary Butte County — and Fury Toward Alleged Arsonist | KQED

For many residents, the Park Fire evokes memories of past fires — including the deadliest in state history — and worries about what comes next.

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KQED News@KQEDnews21 Jul 2024
Biden Ends Reelection Campaign, Leaving Democrats’ Next Steps Unclear dlvr.it/T9tZQ6

Biden Ends Reelection Campaign, Endorses Kamala Harris as Democratic Nominee | KQED

'I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down,' Biden said in a written statement.

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