The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime in Oakland and other Bay Area locations, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday morning while urging a change to a controversial policy on police pursuits.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging the city of Oakland to change its policies when it comes to police chases. In a Friday news conference, Newsom, alongside other advocates calling for change, said the city's current guidelines are too restrictive and encourage people to flee from law enforcement.