Responding to a surge in crimes in the region, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 6 that he is temporarily increasing state law enforcement personnel in Oakland and the East Bay. About 120 California Highway Patrol officers are being deployed in the operation – about a 900% increase, according to the Governor’s office. | Responding to a surge in crimes in the region, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 6 that he is temporarily increasing state law enforcement personnel in Oakland and the East Bay. About 120 California Highway Patrol officers are being deployed in the operation – about a 900% increase, according to the Governor’s office. “As crime