The Blotter: Thursday, February 2

Ali Winston

Howard Jordan to take over OPD on a permanent basis.

Schoolboy Q On how rappers influence kids to gangbang. (blogs.laweekly.com)

Ja Rule thinks prison is “amazing” Ask a stupid question, like “how’s prison?”… (The Washington Post)

Realignment presents challenges In housing, mental health treatment. (Southern CA Press-Enterprise)

Howard Jordan named Oakland police chief Why anyone would want the job unclear. (San Francisco Chronicle)

Prison break Realigned inmates enter rehabilitation in SF. (SF Weekly)

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