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Woman stabbed at least a half-dozen times just south of Hayward BART station (Hayward, CA): A woman was in stable condition after being stabbed at least a half-dozen times during an early morning attack about four blocks south of the Hayward BART station. The victim was not seriously injured and police said that the incident was gang-related.
Source: San Jose Mercury News Date: May 23, 2013
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Police chief seeks meeting with Norteno gang leaders (East Palo Alto, CA): Police Chief Ron Davis called the weekend fatal shooting of a 16-year-old the last straw, prompting him to declare a crime emergency in East Palo Alto and to pursue a meeting with gang leaders.
Source: KTVU 2 News Date: May 22, 2013
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Monterey County Board of Supervisors adopts proposal to curb gang violence (Monterey County, CA): With contingencies in place for the creation of a subcommittee to monitor ongoing progress, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors adopted Tuesday Social Policy Researchers' plan to combat the regional spread of gang violence.
Source: The Californian Date: May 22, 2013
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Police gang unit makes return after activity shoots up (Chico, CA): The Chico Police Department will be bringing back the gang unit in an attempt to stop an upward trend of gang activity the department has noticed.
Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Date: May 22, 2013
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Four arrested after police shot at in southeast Fresno (Fresno, CA): Four people were arrested Wednesday after suspected Bulldog gang members exchanged gunfire with plainclothes officers in a southeast Fresno neighborhood, Police Chief Jerry Dyer said.
Source: Fresno Bee Date: May 22, 2013
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Inquiry links Avenal men to shooting (Avenal, CA): When two men allegedly shot up a garage full of rival gang members last year, few were willing to discuss the case with the Avenal Police Department.
Source: The Sentinel Date: May 22, 2013
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Gang member arrested for kidnapping and attempted murder (Bakersfield, CA): One suspect is still on the run and another is in custody after the pair kidnapped a man inside his home in east Bakersfield on Sunday.
Source: Crime Voice Date: May 22, 2013
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LA gang member arrested in Salina (Salina, CA): A Los Angeles gang member living in Salina but thought to be coordinating activities of gang members inside the Los Angeles County Jail has been arrested without incident in Salina.
Source: Salina Journal Date: May 22, 2013
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Pasadena Blood gang affiliates accused in 1997 Altadena slaying (Pasadena, CA): Detectives Tuesday arrested a man and woman in connection with a 1997 cold case slaying in Altadena believed to have stemmed from a dispute over CDs.
Source: San Jose Mercury News Date: May 22, 2013
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Gang, prison and God mold man into a source of help (Modesto, CA) : When you meet Joshua Daniel, the two things that stand out most are his big smile and his gentle demeanor. You never would suspect the Modesto man has spent nearly half of his life in prison, or that his appearance once caused twinges of fear.
Source: The Sacramento Bee Date: May 21, 2013
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Man hit by car, shot after being chased by rival gang (Madera, CA): A man was shot in the foot Sunday afternoon after being hit by a car and chased by rival gang members for about five blocks, Madera Police Department officials reported.
Source: The Madera Tribune Date: May 21, 2013
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Police chief: Turf war between rival Norteño gang members may have sparked fatal East Palo Alto shooting (East Palo Alto, CA): A turf war between rival Norteño gang members in two cities may have sparked a shooting Sunday night in East Palo Alto that killed a 16-year-old and injured two other teenagers, police said.
Source: Palo Alto Daily News Date: May 21, 2013
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Gang plan update goes to supervisors (Monterey County, CA): Ongoing evaluation will make the difference between true implementation and simple chatter surrounding a countywide initiative to counter gang violence through leveraged community resources, supervisors agreed Monday.
Source: The Californian Date: May 21, 2013
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Vallejo man convicted of 2007 gang-related murder (Fairfield, CA): A Vallejo man faces the prospect of spending the rest of his life in prison after being convicted Monday in a 2007 gang-related shooting that killed an innocent bystander.
Source: The Reporter Date: May 21, 2013
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More women committing gang-related crimes, police say (Salinas, CA): A 14-year-old boy stabbed in the neck by a group of girls Friday is still clinging to life. The stabbing is being called gang-related. Police said the girls approached the boy's group asking which gang they belonged to.
Source: KION 46 News Date: May 20, 2013
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Graffiti threatening police found on grounds of Woodland Church (Woodland, CA): Police say vandals left gang graffiti at church in Woodland, some of which threatened to kill law enforcement.
Source: CBS Sacramento Date: May 20, 2013
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Gang member to be sentenced for slashing lawyer's cheek (San Diego, CA): Sentencing is scheduled Tuesday for a gang member who slashed his attorney on the cheek during a trial in which the defendant was convicted of trying to carry out a "hit" on a fellow inmate at Donovan State Prison for the Mexican Mafia in 2010.
Source: KSWB FOX 5 News Date: May 20, 2013
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El Centro Sector arrests felon gang member (Calexico, CA): Yesterday, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico station apprehended a dangerous gang member attempting to make an illegal entry into the United States.
Source: Imperial Valley News Date: May 20, 2013
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Crime rates fall in sheriff's patrol areas, report finds (Los Angeles, CA): When battling street gangs across Los Angeles County, sheriff's deputies rely too heavily on suppression and not enough on gang intervention, according to a study released Monday.
Source: Los Angeles Times Date: May 20, 2013
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10-year-old girl killed in North Highlands shooting (North Highlands, CA): A 10-year-old-girl seemingly safe at home on a Saturday night is dead, and her parents wounded after someone fired shots into their home.
Source: News10 Date: May 20, 2013
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