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business1 year ago

"Taco Bell Closes Oakland Dining Rooms Over Safety Concerns"

Four out of five Taco Bell restaurants in Oakland have closed their dining rooms and are now drive-thru only due to increasing crime, with the franchise owner implementing safety measures such as hiring security guards and working with local law enforcement to ensure a safe environment for customers and employees. This decision follows similar safety concerns that led In-N-Out to close its restaurant near Oakland International Airport.

via KGO-TV|
#business#dining-room-closures#oakland
business1 year ago

Oakland Taco Bell Restaurants Close Indoor Dining Due to Safety Concerns

Several Taco Bell locations in Oakland, California have closed their indoor dining options and are only offering drive-thru service due to rising crime, with at least four robberies reported at one store since November. Other restaurants, including In-N-Out and Denny's, have also closed their Oakland locations due to high crime. The changes come as businesses in the city make adjustments in response to rampant violent crime and theft, with local leaders and civil rights activists blaming the city's policies for the recent closures.

via Fox Business|
#business#california#oakland
crime1 year ago

"National Guard Deployed in NYC Subways to Combat Crime Wave"

The National Guard and State Police have been deployed to assist the NYPD in conducting random bag checks in New York City subway stations in response to a recent surge in violent incidents. The increased police presence comes after a 53-year-old man was stabbed in the hand at a subway station in the Bronx while trying to defend an elderly woman. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a five-point safety plan, including deploying National Guard troops, installing security cameras, and expanding mental health outreach. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized that the bag searches will be random and not based on profiling, while some critics have likened the bag checks to "Stop and Frisk."

via CBS New York|
#bag-checks#crime#governor-hochul
crime2 years ago

"Alarming Surge: Chicago Witnesses 12 Young Shooting Victims in Less Than 2 Weeks"

Chicago has seen a rise in gun-related juvenile killings, with 55 children age 17 and younger shot to death in the city since the beginning of the year. This increase comes as the overall number of killings in Chicago is down more than 10% from 2022. The trauma experienced by young shooting victims can have long-lasting effects, and those who survive are at an elevated risk of being shot again. Families and communities are grappling with the devastating impact of gun violence, with children unable to play outside due to safety concerns.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago#crime#gun-violence
crime2 years ago

Increase in D.C. Prosecutions: Chief Prosecutor Confronts Threats and Criticism

The U.S. attorney's office in Washington, D.C. reported an increase in the number of cases prosecuted in the fiscal year that just ended compared to the previous year. The rise in prosecutions is attributed to the use of federal agencies and private laboratories to process evidence in drug, firearm, and DNA cases. The increase comes amid criticism of the D.C. criminal justice system for the surge in crime in the capital. The office declined to prosecute 56% of cases developed by law enforcement agencies, down from 67% in the previous year. The lack of forensic labs had been a challenge, but the office has now partnered with federal labs and outside contractors. Violent crime prosecutions have slightly increased, but overall violent crime in the city is up nearly 40% from last year.

via The Washington Post|
#crime#dc-us-attorney#forensic-labs
crime2 years ago

"Ex-PM Urges Military Intervention to End Deadly Gang War in Sweden"

Former Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has called for the deployment of the army to tackle the escalating gang violence in the country, following a recent surge in shootings and bombings. Andersson suggested that the military could assist with surveillance and provide technical expertise. Two men were shot and a woman died in an explosion believed to be linked to gang conflict. Sweden may also seek additional police support from neighboring countries. While the idea has garnered interest from the Justice Minister, the Defense Minister stated that there are currently no plans to deploy the military.

via POLITICO Europe|
#crime#gang-violence#military-intervention
crime2 years ago

Oakland NAACP Demands State of Emergency as Crime Crisis Escalates

The Oakland NAACP has called for a state of emergency in response to rising crime in the city, criticizing local leaders and social justice movements for their handling of the situation. The group, along with Bishop Bob Jackson, highlighted incidents of targeted violence and robbery, emphasizing that residents from all parts of the city do not feel safe. They called for increased police presence, quality education and mentorship for youth, and reinvestment in blue-collar jobs. The NAACP urged members of the Black community and residents of other ethnicities to speak out against crime and demand change for improved public safety.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|
#community-concerns#crime#naacp
business2 years ago

Westfield joins retail exodus, abandons San Francisco mall.

Major mall operator Westfield has relinquished control of its San Francisco shopping center to its lenders due to declining sales, occupancy, and foot traffic, as well as rising crime. The Westfield San Francisco Centre is San Francisco's largest mall, but in recent months it has witnessed an exodus of retail tenants, including its largest, Nordstrom. The mall's occupancy currently sits at just 55%. Westfield's parent company stopped paying its $558 million outstanding mortgage, and it will transfer the property's management to a receiver.

via CBS News|
#business#retail#rising-crime