gun violence

February 14, 2019

Beyond Parkland: Remembering all the victims of gun violence

On this day, the one-year anniversary of the Parkland shootings, let us remember the lesser known victims of gun attacks, the ones who make up the majority of those killed by violence involving firearms.

Louis Freedberg

December 19, 2018

Trump administration’s school safety report met with harsh criticism in California

The report strongly recommended rescinding the Obama policies that both emphasized alternatives to suspensions and expulsions and highlighted data showing that students of color and those with disabilities were more likely than white students to face these punishments.

David Washburn

November 9, 2018

Why aren't we protecting our young?

The Borderline massacre indicates that no one is safe when lethal weapons are too easily accessible to people whose only intent is to use them to slaughter others.

Louis Freedberg

August 30, 2018

California lawmakers send school safety bills to Gov. Brown's desk

The measures include mandates for classroom door locks, school safety plans and the addition of school personnel to the list of people who can file gun violence restraining orders.

David Washburn

July 16, 2018

One in 3 parents fear for their children's safety at school, survey finds

A nationwide poll found that while an increasing number of parents fear for their children's safety at school, a significant majority do not want teachers to be armed.

David Washburn

June 17, 2018

Modest school safety measures making way through California Legislature

A flurry of state legislation aimed at making schools safer was proposed after the Parkland school massacre. Here’s where the various proposals stand now.

David Washburn

May 21, 2018

Inaction on school shootings an indicator of larger neglect of children's well being

To tackle gun violence, children's well-being must be at the top of the nation's agenda

Louis Freedberg

May 1, 2018

California school first in the nation to be digitally mapped for first responders

A system being unveiled at Anaheim High School this week includes high-resolution images of the school’s every nook and cranny.

David Washburn

April 20, 2018

Students across California join latest national walkout

Thousands of students across the state Friday participated in the third national walkout since the February school massacre in Parkland, Fla. The event also recognized the 19th anniversary of the mass shooting at Columbine High in Colorado.

David Washburn

April 20, 2018

After seven shot in the city in one week, Richmond leaders call for stricter gun control laws

On National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools, city violence also weighs heavily on Bay Area educators and community.

Theresa Harrington

April 16, 2018

Students need connection and support, not guns and guards

Ask young people what they need to feel safe, author says.

Diana Cruz

April 6, 2018

More California teenagers are pre-registering to vote after March gun violence protests

California in recent years has been encouraging more youth to vote and has urged 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

March 26, 2018

Challenge for protest movement is to convert youthful energy into action

Will the passion provoked by the Parkland school massacre be sustained so that the current wave of protests evolve into an authentic youth movement?

Louis Freedberg And David Washburn

March 19, 2018

California school shooting a potent argument against arming teachers

Teacher whose gun accidentally fired in a classroom was a reserve police officer and highly trained.

Louis Freedberg

March 14, 2018

California students join thousands nationwide in historic school walkout

Inspired by the activism of those who survived February's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., students from elementary schools to college campuses walked out of class Wednesday and staged a variety of protests to demand stricter gun control laws.

David Washburn