Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties are among the state leaders in issuing gun restraining orders under a "red flag" law that allows police agencies to temporarily seize firearms from people they consider dangerous. President Biden is among those hoping the law will be used more frequently across the nation.
Oakland police chief grateful to take on challenge, gives emotional thank you to his mom
By Lisa Fernandez
Emotional moment as Oakland police chief thanks mom
Oakland native LeRonne Armstrong got emotional thanking his mom during a ceremony swearing him in as new police chief.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Deputy Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a 22-year veteran of the department and an Oakland native, formally accepted his new post as the city s top cop on Monday at his alma mater, McClymonds High School, while saying he was grateful to step in during these challenging times and getting choked up while thanking his mother for where he is today.