Monterey County Local News: Crime & Justice


All Local Crime & Justice News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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04/12/2023
If you are running out of battery on your phone, it might be tempting to use one of the free charging stations you find in airports and shopping centers. But the FBI is advising people to avoid using these public charge stations because criminals can import malware and monitoring software onto devices via USB ports.

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04/09/2023
California law requires law enforcement agencies to release body cam footage of police shootings. Many departments shape those images into stories they want to tell.

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04/06/2023
“I am honored and humbled by the Governor’s appointment to the Monterey County Superior Court,” said Rivamonte in a press release. “I look forward to serving the great people of Monterey County with fairness, integrity, and dedication.”

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03/29/2023
Image for display with article titled Mass Shootings Are Less Likely in California, but 2023 Has Been Bad So Far

With more gun laws than any other state in the country, California has a relatively low rate of mass shootings.

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03/16/2023
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District’s recent settlement, after three years of litigation, with Juul Labs Inc. will expand the district’s resources to educate and deter youth nicotine use among students.

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03/16/2023
San Quentin housed California’s death row for decades. Now Gavin Newsom wants the prison to emphasize rehabilitation and helping inmates re-enter society.

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03/10/2023
If you pay taxes in California, it’s almost certain that some of your money goes to Lozano Smith, the Fresno-based law firm that represents more than 500 public school districts. It recently lost a prestigious local client, the Carmel school system, partly because of its handling of a public records request.

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03/08/2023
Image for display with article titled Automated Police Cameras—a Debate Over Safety vs. Privacy

The past month has seen local cities double down on automated police surveillance equipment that promises to reduce crime and assist short-staffed forces.

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03/07/2023
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As the city honored a slain officer, Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren visited Salinas to highlight federal funding for technology to improve officer safety.

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03/07/2023
Image for display with article titled Planning Begins for South County Family Justice Center

Community members are invited to attend a strategic planning event for the new center later this month.

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02/28/2023
Image for display with article titled California Reparations Task Force Seeks More Than Dollars

Task force members discuss monetary reparations to compensate for slavery and racism, as well as policies to prevent future harms against Black Californians.

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02/22/2023
Image for display with article titled Seaside PD clamps down on speeding drivers on Hilby and other residential streets.

Seaside police are cracking down on speeding drivers, particularly on residential streets, in response to concerns from residents and in advance of a city-commissioned traffic calming plan currently in the works for Hilby Avenue.

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02/22/2023
Image for display with article titled SCOTUS Takes on Online Free Speech Law in Case Critical to California Tech Industry’s Future

Justices hear arguments in case to weaken online freedoms and change how tech does business.

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02/22/2023
California spends more than $15 billion a year on its prison system. Now, with the number of people behind bars plummeting, the Newsom administration is moving to shut down more institutions.

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02/20/2023
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Former King City Police Chief Robert “Bob” Masterson is returning to the city, but this time as interim police captain.

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02/13/2023
In January, California became the first state permitted to provide some benefits under Medicaid to incarcerated individuals—an effort to create a smooth transition from behind bars.

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02/09/2023
Image for display with article titled Seaside prayer vigil in honor of Tyre Nichols focuses on a message of community action.

A prayer vigil held in honor of Tyre Nichols turned into a call for community action on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

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02/01/2023
Image for display with article titled Low Staffing Forces Salinas PD to Prioritize Calls

On Jan. 26, the Salinas Police Department implemented a new process when deciding whether to send a police officer to a reported crime.

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02/01/2023
Image for display with article titled County law enforcement officials are coordinating to crack down on the worsening “ghost gun” problem.

Two recent arrests in Monterey County have brought further attention to untraceable, homemade firearms known as “ghost guns,” with local law enforcement officials saying they’re coordinating to crack down on the problem.

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01/30/2023
Image for display with article titled DOJ Lawsuit Seeks To Break Up Google, Forcing Sale of $200 Billion Ad Service

The government claims Google uses monopolistic tactics to dominate the online ad market.