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Crime & Justice State of California

California Fails to Adequately Help Blind and Deaf Prisoners, US Judge Rules

04/08/2024
Thirty years after prisoners with disabilities sued the state of California and 25 years after a federal court first ordered accommodations, a judge found that state prison and parole officials still are not doing enough to help deaf and blind prisoners.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice United States

Reps. Gaetz and Greene Lawsuit Against Cities Where Political Rally Was Canceled Can Move Forward

03/25/2024
A judge ruled GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene can move forward with their lawsuit against two California cities where rallies were canceled.

From Monterey Herald...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Crime & Justice County of Monterey

Laguna Seca Raceway Lawsuit Settled

03/22/2024
The Highway 68 Coalition suit against the County of Monterey over operation of the Laguna Seca Raceway has been settled.

From Los Angeles Times...

Crime & Justice

California Speeds Plans to Empty San Quentin's Death Row

03/18/2024
California prison officials announced they will move the last 457 condemned prisoners out of San Quentin's death row by summer. They will be transferred to other state prisons and housed in the general population.

From Davis Vanguard...

Crime & Justice

California Law Enforcement Transparency Legislation Signed Into Law

03/09/2024
After receiving bipartisan support, California Senate Bill 400, legislation intended to increase law enforcement transparency, was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times...

Health Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

San Francisco Voters Pass Police & Drug Ballot Measures

03/08/2024
Proposition E broadens police surveillance powers and Proposition F mandates drug screening and treatment for people receiving county welfare benefits who are suspected of drug use.

From King City Rustler...

Housing Crime & Justice County of Monterey

Monterey County DA’s Office Warns Against Rental Property Scams

03/07/2024
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Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent.

From Los Angeles Times...

Public Safety Health Crime & Justice

Study Finds Almost 50% of San Francisco Drug Users Not Residents

03/01/2024
A report of a 12 month study which ended in February indicates almost half of those cited for drug usage were not residents of the city, leading to questions about city approaches to drug addiction.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

Why Does California Elect Local Judges?

02/23/2024
Of all the races on your ballot, the least information is often available on local judges. Here are some ways to find out more about these candidates.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

Judge Again Dismisses Charges Against Members of California White Supremacist Group

02/21/2024
In his decision, a judge agreed that the alleged white nationalists were being selectively prosecuted instead of 'far-left extremist groups, such as Antifa.'

From SF Gate...

Crime & Justice

Bay Area Car Owners Have Yet Another Crime to Worry About

02/20/2024
License plates are getting stolen from vehicles, Livermore officials say.

From Monterey County Weekly...

Crime & Justice City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Opinions Clash in Carmel Over Whether to Renovate or Replace the Town’s Police Station.

02/14/2024
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Fans of home renovation shows know it happens: a homeowner wants to renovate and then—surprise—the house is in such bad shape it might make sense to just tear it down.

From Los Angeles Times...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Crime & Justice

Beekeeper Offers $100,000 Reward in Brazen Fresno Beehive Thefts

02/14/2024
Commercial beekeeper Andrew Strehlow estimates he’s had 1,000 hives stolen over the years. The latest theft, of 96 hives from a Fresno County orchard, was his last straw.

From SF Gate...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Crime & Justice

Central California Is Battling a Unique, ‘Growing’ Crime Problem

02/13/2024
Beehives, tractors and more are getting stolen from farmers.

From Monterey Herald...

Education Crime & Justice

Court Denies Plaintiffs Attorney Fees in Latest Monterey High Stadium Court Ruling

02/08/2024
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has once again prevailed in its pursuit of completing a stadium renovation project at Monterey High School, according to the latest court ruling.x

From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

Public Safety Crime & Justice

Appeals Court Temporarily Reinstates Calif. Background Checks for Ammo Purchases

02/06/2024
California’s law that requires background checks when purchasing ammunition is back in place.

From Los Angeles Times...

Crime & Justice State of California

Newsom to Send 120 CHP Officers to Fight Crime in Oakland

02/05/2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom is increasing state police presence in Oakland under a new law enforcement campaign to target rising violent crime and theft.

From Los Angeles Times...

Crime & Justice

How Many People Die Each Year in Jails and Prisons? No One Knows

02/02/2024
As Jay D. Aronson and Dr. Roger A. Mitchell explore in their book “Death in Custody,” that lack of data is a national problem.

From Monterey Herald...

Crime & Justice City of Marina

Marina Names Former Kansas City Deputy Chief as New Police Chief

02/01/2024
The new Marina Police Department Chief of Police is a law enforcement veteran with more than 30 years in service.l Randy Hopkins started work this week and will be sworn in next week.

From Monterey County Weekly...

Crime & Justice City of King City

After a One Year Search Marina Appoints Randy Hopkins as New Police Chief.

01/31/2024
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On Tuesday, Jan. 30 the City of Marina announced Randy Hopkins as its new police chief.

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