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MS-13 gang members indicted, June 24
Four men arrested for morning drive-by shooting in La Puente, June 23
Hearing set for El Monte gang member kicked in the head by police, June 22
Eleven inmates reported injured in gang-related riot at state prison in Corcoran, June 21
Gang task force arrests 17, June 20
Some find El Monte police officer's side business -- selling clothing with gang symbols -- dismaying, June 20
Public meeting on gangs draws 300 in Ojai, June 19
Outburst of gang violence in El Monte and West Valinda leave two dead, three wounded, June 19
Covina lawyer accused of aiding 18th Street gang is denied bail, June 19
No bail for lawyer accused of helping Mafia member, June 19
Youth center opens as racial tensions ease in Harbor Gateway, June 18
Rally at Santa Cruz courthouse decries stiffer sentences for gang-related crimes, June 18
Indictment offers harrowing details of L.A. gang's workings, June 18
LBPD arrests 35 in gang raids, June 17
Gang-free zone near South L.A. high school is urged, June 17
Watsonville teen shot in suspected gang-related drive-by, June 16
LA city attorney seeks gang injunction at school, June 16
For Latinos and blacks, a call for unity, not hate, June 16
Gang Infighting: When members attack each other, bystanders often pay, June 15
Fresno gang sweep follows fatal shooting, June 15
Shots fired at hotel as gang members brawl, June 13
Injunction won't get rid of gang, June 12
Asheville gang fighting efforts curb gun crime, June 12
Arrest made in Highland Park killing of 2 teen boys, June 12
Couple attacked at Ventura park; 1 arrested, 3 sought, June 11
Killing of Oxnard youth believed gang-related, June 11
Studio City 'Hood Party' sparks gang raid, June 11
Gang fight at 8th-grade grad ceremony in Pinole, June 11
Officials deal 'a helluva blow' to gang, June 10
Which Kids Join Gangs? A Genetic Explanation, June 10
Gang Shooting Suspect Released On Bond, June 9
Some Oakland students face life-or-death decisions as early as elementary school, June 8
With crime in decline, a fragile sense of hope, June 7
Some Oakland students face life-or-death decisions as early as elementary school, June 6
Man, woman shot at San Dimas park gang picnic, June 6
Three-prong strategy on gangs detailed to SLO County supervisors, June 4
Oxnard council accepts grant for anti-gang program, June 4
Street gang member convicted of shooting two to death in 2006, June 4
Judge grants injunction against Barrio Van Nuys gang, June 3
Class Helps City’s Gang Prevention Efforts, June 2
Cities across California saw declines in crime in '08, FBI stats show, June 2
Salinas guns-for-gifts gets Schwarzenegger's backing, June 1
Partners in Paint program tags gang graffiti as target, May 31
Norteños, Sureños brawl in Oakdale park, May 30
Arrested Apple Valley man allegedly a Baltimore gang leader, May 28
Narbonne High teammates mourn a life cut short by violence, May 27
Retired chef caught up in gang sweep, May 26
Latino gang accused of targeting blacks near LA, May 22
Racism's role in LA gang case rekindles debate, May 22
Dozens arrested in crackdown on Latino gang accused of targeting blacks, May 22
Massive Racketeering Case Targets Hawaiian Gardens Gang Involved in Murder of Sheriff's Deputy, Attacks On African-Americans and Widespread Drug Trafficking, May 21
Latino 'hate gang' busted in L.A., May 21
88 arrested, 147 charged in massive operation against Hawaiian Gardens gang, May 21
Largest gang takedown in United States history, May 21
U.S. arrests 88 suspected gang members in huge sweep, May 21
Indictment targets violent street gang, May 21
Feds: L.A.-based Latino gangs waged 'racist campaign', May 21
Cops make Canoga Park gang sweep, May 21
A New Approach to Gang Violence Includes a Multiple-Choice Test, May 20
Ex-gang members unite: 'You don't have to kill your neighbors', May 19
Gang activity down, Oxnard police say, May 19
Fifteen gang members arrested, May 19
Man Stabbed Twice In Gang Related Fight in Santa Cruz, May 18
Officer legally justified in kicking suspect, union attorney says, May 16
Judge approves DHS gang injunctions, May 15
Willits assault has gang ties, May 15
El Monte street gang is one the area's largest, oldest, May 14
3 California counties will check immigration status as inmates enter jail, May 14
Brown and Dumanis Charge Street Gang Members and Associates in Navy Credit Union Scam, May 13
Suspected gang members arrested in Delano, May 12
Potential gang fight averted by police, May 12
Teen shot at Mother's Day party in Fremont after gang clash, May 11
$10,000 Luger, sawed-off shotgun among trove in L.A. gun buyback, May 11
11-month gang probe nets 31, May 8
Police: Roseville graffiti gang is 'defunct' after arrests, May 8
'Juggalos' to be tried as a gang in Modesto assault, May 8
L.A. homicide rates drop significantly, May 8
Feds arrest reputed Compton drug dealers, May 6
City attorney has Barrio Van Nuys gang in his cross hairs, May 6
Alleged gang members face drug, immigration charges, May 6
Md. MS-13 gang member gets 60 years in prison, May 5
DHS denied gang prevention funding, May 4
S.T.A.N.D. course gives students new resources to stay out of gangs, May 4
Bloody weekend in Long Beach; gang shootings leave 3 dead, 1 hurt, May 4
Civil gang injunctions and other legal tools for preventing crime: an overview, May 1
Two teens attacked by group in Concord, April 29
Insane Clown Posse defendants in Modesto called gang members, April 29
More Florencia 13 gang members arrested on Rico charges, April 27
Local briefs: Fresno police arrest 153 in street-gang operation , April 27
Gang graffiti plagues Santa Rosa, April 24
Gang members beat, rob 2 men in Oxnard, April 24
Three gang members jailed in meth bust, April 24
Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violations today, April 23
Gang crackdown in Bakersfield, April 23
New anti-gang campaign launched in the South Bay, April 23
Two injured in Lancaster gang shooting, April 23
2 dozen charged with Mexican Mafia drug ring in LA, April 22
4th man sought in murder of LA County deputy, April 22
Deputy DA warns parents that gangs can take the place of family ties, April 21
Hammer hits mark with 10 more arrests, April 21
Gang-style graffiti found in several locations in Willows, April 21
Gang member arrested after Oxnard fight, April 20
Authorities announce drug gang arrests, April 18
Santa Ana gang officers kill parolee, April 18
Bratton, Baca tout new anti-gang program for LA, April 17
Ten sentenced in local gang-related crystal meth case, April 17
Bills would crack down on gangs at school and inmate cell phones, April 15
Officials: Shooting, stabbings part of South County gang payback, April 15
Is gang activity to blame for rise in graffiti in Laguna?, April 14
Nine arrested in gang sweeps in Cutler, Orosi, Visalia, April 14
Seven jailed after alleged gang fight, April 14
Norteño gang member who ran over Monterey County Sheriff's deputy still missing, April 13
REGION: Encinitas gang members linked to two shootings in Carlsbad, April 12
CHP teams with Santa Ana police to fight gangs, April 12
Four wounded in shooting, April 12
Louisiana gang leader admits shooting at bondsmen, April 11
Desert Hot Springs gangs took root in growth wave from the west, April 11
State seeks more federal aid for cost of keeping illegal immigrant inmates, April 11
When should the LAPD use lights and sirens?, April 11
Lancaster to house 'sensitive needs' inmates, April 11
Gang Involvement Eyed in Capistrano Stabbing, April 10
Drive-by killing not a sign of gang trends, Santa Rosa officials say, April 9
26 alleged LA County gangsters arrested in sweep, April 9
Turn in a gun, get a gift certificate, April 9
REGION: Prosecutors say local gang ran $100 million mortgage fraud, April 8
Local gang activity is up, SLO County Sheriff says, April 8
Deputies crack down on Antelope Valley gang, April 8
Two dozen charged in alleged gang-led mortgage fraud, April 8
Lancaster resists state plan to convert prison facility, April 8
CARLSBAD: Police say fellow gang members may have slain victim, April 7
4 Arrested in Franklin Clinic Gang Incident, April 7
Antioch man in coma after what police say is a gang shooting , April 7
Santa Rosa man arrested in gang stabbing, April 6
South L.A. shooting victim identified, April 6
L.A. commits to fighting gangs, but screening tool is criticized, April 5
Highest crime rate in L.A.? No, just an LAPD map glitch, April 5
Santa Cruz police create gang unit, county may be next, April 3
Bloods gang dates to '80s in El Paso, April 1
Gang-related shooting claims life of 20-year-old, April 1
Increased patrol nets arrests of 17 gang members, March 31
Crime down in Los Angeles, other parts of Southern California, March 31
Gang member pleads guilty in 11-year-old case, March 30
Police: Wrong look leads to Pinole gang triple stabbing, March 29
Major gang sweep conducted in Desert Hot Springs, March 26
Governor wants to "terminate" violence, guns, March 26
Man dies in possibe gang-related case in Northridge, March 26
Police: Watsonville shootings may be linked to gang rivalry, March 25
Graffiti sweep makes 42 arrests, grabs weapons, drugs, March 25
Family members allegedly ran heroin smuggling ring, March 25
El Paso City's injunction efforts against gangs emulate California cities, March 24
5 arrested during gang probes, March 23
Shotgun shooting believed to be gang-related, March 23
Life of crime follows most youths out of group probation homes, March 23
One killed, one injured in Watsonville attacks, March 22
Gangsters going for that GQ look, March 22
Police try to track gang members' changing styles, March 21
San Pablo program dramatically cuts graffiti, March 21
North Bay woman stabbed in girl gang fight, March 20
Violent MS-13 gang has spread itself across U.S., March 20
Rumors of gang initiation attacks at Wal-Mart called a hoax, March 19
Young man shot, wounded in south Palo Alto; police see gang ties, March 19
Gang member pulls gun on Manteca detective, March 19
Apple Valley gang team snag multiple crooks, March 18
Toonerville gang faces restrictions, March 18
Deputy tangles with gang member, March 18
Questions raised on police union's flier, March 17
Gang detail makes arrests, finds marijuana stash, March 16
Dead man found in burning house caps wild Friday the 13th, March 16
Gang Task Force arrest two Sunday night in Salinas, March 16
Gang sweep nets 14 arrests, March 16
Santa Ana boxing club fights against gangs, March 15
Gang detail nets five arrests, March 15
Feds investigate Inglewood police after officer-involved shootings, March 13
Ex-gangbanger tries to rescue members from gangs, March 12
Survey finds most women in L.A. County jail are repeat offenders, March 12
Study finds link between gangs, homicide rates in L.A. County, March 11
MS-13 Gang Morphs, Blending Into Communities, March 11
Gang Member Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking, March 10
Gang participation in Riverside County on decline, district attorney says, March 10
Deadly Gang Violence Has Salinas Residents On Edge, March 9
Group Edits Graffiti To Shame Gangs, March 8
37 arrested in Bay Area anti-gang raids, March 7
Gang members attack 2 students at SoCal school, March 6
Rapper turns tragedy into music tribute, March 6
Her Gang of Anti-Gang Activists, March 5
Ex-Santa Ana gang member who escaped from juvenile hall in 1990 is captured, March 5
2 gang members guilty of SoCal Moose Lodge murders, March 4
Man killed in gang-related shooting in southeast Fresno, March 4
Salinas police target local gangs, March 3
Three arrested in gang killing, March 3
Suspected gang member arrested in three Sunday shootings, March 3
Teen TV Actress' Killer Gets Life In Prison, March 2
Toddler and adult shot in Long Beach, March 2
Man detained in Echo Park, Glassell Park shootings, March 2
Compton, Calif., takes a stand against violence, March 1
Salinas gang slaying is third in two days, Feb 28
Orange County sheriff lets jail gangs control bail bond referrals, claim alleges, Feb 28
L.A. officials envision revitalization for Jordan Downs housing project in Watts, Feb 28
Compton eyes comeback as murders fall to new low, Feb 27
Drug sweep targeted the notorious 31 Gang, Feb 27
Anti-gang overhaul has far to go, Feb 27
17 Members and Associates of Violent Gang Indicted, Feb 26
Police not focusing on dangerous illegal immigrants, study says, Feb 26
L.A. gang-prevention plan to target youngest, Feb 25
Supreme Court upholds gun-control law, Feb 25
Gunman sought in gang shooting of 17-year-old boy, Feb 24
L.A. County jails might close, sheriff warns, Feb 24
17-year-old boy fatally shot on Los Angeles bus, Feb 23
New gang task force forming, Feb 21
Auburn Fight involves 25, gang link suspected, Feb 20
Gang-related stabbing lands five in custody, victims included , Feb 20
Aunt, 2 men held in shooting of South L.A. girl, 7, Feb 20
Gang member convicted in Newport Beach yacht killings, Feb 20
SIX REPUTED MEMBERS OF BAYVIEW GANG ADDED TO CITY'S GANG INJUNCTION, Feb 19
2 injured in Panorama City gang shooting, Feb 18
6-year-old LA girl wounded in drive-by shooting, Feb 18
Orland drive-by nets 1 arrest, Feb 17
CHP helping Sacramento beef up anti-gang patrol, Feb 17
Fullerton pastor holds march after gang attack, Feb 16
Fullerton gang suspected in attack on pastor, Feb 15
Los Angeles sues to halt crime at alleged gang stronghold, Feb 14
San Diego Street Gang Members Charged With Racketeering Conspiracy, Firearms Offenses,..., Feb 13
LA sues to take over alleged MS-13 gang hub, Feb 13
Mexican Mafia gang members arrested in San Diego, Feb 13
Restoring relationships: A big part of restorative justice , Feb 13
New L.A. gun control law proposed, Feb 12
16-year-old shot outside school south of LA, Feb 11
Man shot in North Hollywood gang confrontation, Feb 11
Alleged gang members charged in shooting of USC track star, Feb 10
Boy killed in Modesto shooting was from Manteca, Feb 10
2 gang members held in robberies in Silver Lake, Feb 10
Letters target gangs, Feb 9
Gangs steer clear of park, Feb 9
A LIFE FROM CRIPS TO CHRIST, Feb 8
MAYOR CALLS ON COMMUNITY TO STOP PROTECTING GANGS, Feb 7
Taking the fight to Merced County's gangs, Feb 7
Police: Shots ring out after men in cars shout gang names, Feb 6
Rialto wants second gang injunction, targets 15 gang lairs, Feb 6
Avenues gang bastion is demolished, Feb 5
Shrine at shooting site in South L.A. leads to more deaths, Feb 4
Deficit puts Santa Ana anti-gang commission in jeopardy, Feb 4
Two men sought in Whittier killing, Feb 3
Judge holds fate of gang member-turned scholar, Feb 3
Cities split over gang injunction, Feb 1
Sacramento gang violence takes a deadlier turn, Feb 1
Off-duty LAPD officer is shot, in serious condition, Feb 1
MET concentrates its energy on dealing with city's gangs, Jan 31
Tagging trail leads to Internet, Jan 30
Villaraigosa unveils new gang strategy, Jan 29
Santa Clarita crime drops to 4-year low, Jan 29
Judge grants preliminary injunction against Toonerville gang , Jan 28
Greiner's 2009 bill takes new shot at keeping gangs off street, Jan 28
Communities could designate gang-free zones under Utah Senate bill, Jan 27
Programs to fight Monterey County gangs stay alive at least through June, Jan 27
Three officer-involved shootings in L.A. County this weekend, Jan 26
Lancaster may target pit bulls and Rottweilers as anti-gang measure, Jan 26
U-visa program for crime victims falters, Jan 26
A man makes a stand against gangs in Santa Ana, Jan 25
Assemblywoman, group address gang crisis in Salinas, Jan 24
Immigration: 20% of suspected gangsters arrested last year in O.C., Jan 23
Gang arrests reach record high, Jan 23
Hundreds attend funeral for slain 4-year-old boy, Jan 23
Homicides plunge, hope rises in Compton, Jan 23
Crime drops 10% in Antelope Valley, L.A. County sheriff says, Jan 22
West Valley bowlers mourn slaying of a kind friend, Jan 22
Gang-involved teens to go green with new California grant, Jan 21
Anti-gang funds get support, Jan 21
Gang violence tied to increase in homicides, Jan 20
Caballero: Focus all forces on gangs in Salinas, Jan 20
Gang member charged with murder of 4-year-old boy, Jan 20
Vallejo student slowly recovering from beating, Jan 19
Santa Ana shooting may be gang related, police say, Jan 19
3 gang members charged in Canoga Park killing, Jan 18
Nonprofit helps 'Lonely Boy' find his family, Jan 18
Shootings across L.A. County kill 3, Jan 18
Gang member numbers triple, Jan 17
Sutter County tagged for anti-gang funds, Jan 17
In San Jose, anti-gang team tries to shut down Sureño-vs.-Norteño violence, Jan 16
Suspects in alleged gang rape of Richmond lesbian plead not guilty, Jan 16
Parolee arrested in killing of 4-year-old boy near Angelino Heights, Jan 16
Injunction issued on 6 L.A. gangs, Jan 15
Injunction issued on 6 L.A. gangs, Jan 15
LAPD rejects study finding racial profiling by officers, Jan 14
L.A. to seek to recover $5 million from street gang, Jan 14
Mexican Drug War Poses Major Threat to U.S. , Jan 13
Mexican Drug War Poses Major Threat to U.S., Jan 13, 2009, Epoch Times
Santa Cruz police target gang crime, make five arrests, Jan 13
Anti-gang worker pleads not guilty in robbery case, Jan 13
Florencia 13 gang members convicted, Jan 13
Some anti-gang workers tempted into old lifestyle, Jan 13
10 convicted of various gang-related crimes, Jan 12
Police: shooting was gang-related, Jan 11
Anti-gang worker arrested in connection to robbery, Jan 11
3 West Sac gang members get prison in Amtrak attack, Jan 10
L.A. gang leader sentenced to death, Jan 10
Police fatally shoot man after traffic stop in Anaheim, Jan 9
Cops stage pre-dawn raid on Crips gangs, Jan 8
District Attorney heads up gang sweep, Jan 8
Man wounded in suspected Antioch gang shooting, Jan 7
Bruning joins anti-gang push, Jan 7
L.A. County supervisors approve anti-gang pilot program, Jan 7
New gang task force ready to take action, Jan 6
L.A. County Supervisors to talk anti-gang strategy today, Jan 6
Fugitive Latin Kings leader captured in Mexico, Jan 5
Redwood City teen fatally stabbed in street attack, Jan 5
Man stabbed to death in Santa Cruz's first homicide of the year, Jan 4
Crimeline: 15 arrests made in gang sweeps, Jan 3
Gang member guilty of flashing signs with Santa, Jan 2
L.A. rings in new year with 5 homicides, Jan 2
Killings fall in L.A., rise in Valley for 2008, Jan 2
Five shot dead in L.A. County on New Year's Day, Jan 2
Crime continues to fall in Los Angeles despite bad economy, Jan 1
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