Latest line: Crime rate falls, Swalwell drops out
(WorldNews Politics)

Police New statistics released by state Department of Justice show the crime rate continues to fall in California as society ages, with homicides down 12% statewide, robbery 15%, burglary 28% and arson 8% since 2009. Eric Swalwell Stuck at 1 percent in the polls and unlikely to qualify for future debates, East Bay congressman becomes first major candidate to drop out of race for 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Tom Steyer San Francisco billionaire jumps into crowded 2020 presidential race with almost no national name recognition and no experience holding elective office. But at least he’s got plenty of money for TV ads. ......