News
Here are important local, regional and national news stories relating to gun violence prevention.
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Recent Local News:
- June 30, 2022 – Summer 2022 Season of Peace Declared by City Leaders and Advocacy Groups – NBC7 San Diego »
- June 23, 2022 – Our Comment On the Supreme Court’s Decision On the New York Conceal Carry Law »
- June 15, 2022 – County Passes Measures on Guns, Safety – San Diego Union Tribune »
- June 13, 2022 – Two Supervisors Propose County Hold Gun Manufacturers Accountable Through Litigation – Times of San Diego »
- June 6, 2022 – The Debate Over Gun Control Amid Mass Shootings – NBC7 San Diego »
- June 3, 2022 – San Diego Reacts to President Biden’s Proposed Gun Restrictions – NBC7 San Diego »
See news coverage of June 11, 2022 local marches and events calling for sensible gun control:
FROM THE ARCHIVE:
- May 24, 2022 – Community Plays Big Role in Stopping Next Mass School Shooting: SDPD Chief – NBC7 San Diego »
- May 16, 2022 – Gun violence prevention rally – ABC 10 San Diego »
- Feb 19, 2022 – Survivors Empowered kicks off nationwide Honor with Action Tour in San Diego – Fox 5 San Diego »
Ghost Gun Coverage in April 2021
- Channel 10″ “In-Depth: What are the rules regarding so-called ‘ghost guns’?” »
- Channel 7: “Ghost-Gun Seizures Across San Diego County on the Rise As President Calls for Nationwide Ban” »
- Channel 7: “Police Say Ghost Guns Seizures at Increase Rate in San Diego” »
CalVIP Town Hall April 29, 2021
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The California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program was established through the Budget Act of 2019 (Assembly Bill 74, Chapter 23, Statutes of 2019) and appropriated $30,000,000 in funding for competitive awards to cities and community-based organizations to support evidence-based violence reduction initiatives. The Budget Act of 2020 (Senate Bill 74, Chapter 6, Statues 2020) included an additional $9,000,000 in funding and all other program requirements remained the same. Learn more here »
FOX5 San Diego News Coverage of the Town Hall »
More News Stories:
- March 3, 2021 – NBC 7/San Diego – City Leaders Begin ‘No Shots Fired’ Program To Reduce Gun Violence »
- TEAM ENOUGH “Hear Our Voice” to Elected Official Forum, August 23, 2019