Vallejo residents petition Governor Newsom for more CHP due to rising crime and police understaffing.

Residents of Vallejo, California, are petitioning Governor Gavin Newsom to increase California Highway Patrol presence to address rising crime, including car sideshows, drug crimes, shootings, and shoplifting. Vallejo's police department is understaffed, with only 75 out of 129 positions filled. Governor Newsom has acknowledged the request and signed emergency legislation to allow retired Solano County deputies to return to the force.

3 months ago
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