The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime in Oakland and other Bay Area locations, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday morning while urging a change to a controversial policy on police pursuits.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state will continue to support Oakland and the East Bay in an ongoing crime crackdown on the condition reforms are made and the city's pursuit policy is updated. The announcement to extend state law enforcement support in the East Bay for another month was made Friday during a news briefing in Alameda County,

The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime in Oakland and other Bay Area locations, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday morning while urging a change to a controversial police policy.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will be renewing their partnership with the city of Oakland to provide support from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), but with conditions. “The CHP was tasked in July to quadruple the enforcement efforts and the partnership with the city of Oakland,

The California Highway Patrol surge operation in Oakland, which started in February 2024 before increasing officer shifts in July, will be extended for an additional month into the new year, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday.

Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Oakland officials Friday that the state might withdraw California Highway Patrol support in combating crime unless the city revises its policy restricting police from engaging in vehicle pursuits.