Sacramento County Local News: Crime & Justice

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Crime & Justice

Sacramento County Launches “Operation Bad Elf” to Combat Rampant Retail Theft

12/07/2023
Sheriff Jim Cooper claims that his deputies are powerless to hold repeat offenders accountable. In a bold move, the sheriff’s office launched a large-scale retail theft sting. Undercover agents infiltrated 12 major retailers for an entire week.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice Government

Hunter Biden Indicted in LA on Tax Charges

12/07/2023
Hunter Biden, a Malibu resident, is facing nine tax-related charges between the years of 2016 and 2019. It is the second criminal indictment for the son of President Biden, aside from a pending firearms case.

From CalMatters...

Families & Children Crime & Justice Government

Moms Who Suffer Domestic Abuse Can Lose Their Kids. But Does This Policy Make Any Sense?

12/06/2023
California’s “failure to protect” law allows child welfare agencies to take kids from households scarred by domestic violence. Advocates say the separation can worsen a family’s trauma.

From CapPublicRadio...

Environment Homelessness Crime & Justice

Sacramento DA Adds to Lawsuit Against City Over Homelessness Response

12/06/2023
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho is adding environmental violations to his lawsuit against the city of Sacramento over what he calls its failure to act regarding the homelessness crisis.

From The Mercury News...

Public Safety Health Crime & Justice

Stolen Blue Shield of California Data Could Hit Dark Web

12/01/2023
Hackers stole data this week from Blue Shield of California. Historically, this type of data has sometimes wound up for sale on what’s known as the dark web, the part of the internet not typically included in search engine results.

From Voice of San Diego...

Health Crime & Justice

San Diego County Might Wait on Implementing Conservatorship Rules

11/30/2023
A member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has asked that the county wait until 2025 to implement pending state policy around conservatorships. The policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, makes people suffering from severe addiction eligible to receive conservatorships.

From SFGate...

Crime & Justice

Cops Nab Two for Stealing $9.5 Million in Big Box Merchandise

11/24/2023
Two people in the Los Angeles area have been arrested for stealing $9.5 million worth of electronics, shoes and other items. This comes on the heels of a successful raid where the CHP recovered $9 million more of stolen merchandise.

From Rio Linda Messenger...

Crime & Justice County of Sacramento

Recruitment Under Way for Sacramento County Grand Jury

11/21/2023
Applicants are now being sought for jurors to serve on the Sacramento County Grand Jury. The application period opens today. The one-year term for volunteer jurors runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

From Los Angeles Times...

Crime & Justice

Inmate Calls to be Free in Los Angeles County Starting Dec. 1

11/21/2023
Families of people in jail or prison sometimes pay exorbitant amounts to accept phone calls from their incarcerated loved ones. Starting Dec. 1, these calls will be free in Los Angeles County.

From KQED...

Crime & Justice

Paul Pelosi Attacker Convicted, Faces Life in Prison

11/16/2023
David DePape had originally targeted Pelosi’s wife, Rep. Nancy Pelosi. He was convicted in federal court on Nov. 16 and still faces state charges.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

Daughter of Farmworkers Nabs 9th Circuit Appeals Judgeship

11/15/2023
Ana de Alba, a first-generation Mexican-American who is the daughter of farmworkers, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Alba was confirmed by a 48-43 vote.

From Washington Post...

Crime & Justice

Paul Pelosi’s Attacker Confesses in Court

11/14/2023
David DePape admitted during cross-examination both that he attacked Paul Pelosi and that he knew who Pelosi’s wife was, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

From New York Times...

Crime & Justice

Reporter Visiting San Francisco Gets Robbed

11/14/2023
A reporter visiting San Francisco from the Czech Republic was held at gunpoint and robbed of $18,000 of equipment. This comes at a time the city has been battling a reputation for being crime-ridden and dangerous.

From YubaNet...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability Crime & Justice

Groups Urge Court to Strike Down Decision Greenlighting Ocean Fish Farming

11/13/2023
Center for Food Safety has filed arguments seeking to revoke the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ approval of nationwide permit 56, which authorizes industrial finfish aquaculture structures in ocean waters around the country. CFS represents a coalition of conservation, tribal, and fishing organizations.

From Washington Post...

Crime & Justice

California Man Exonerated of Murder After 25 Years of Incarceration

11/09/2023
Miguel Solorio, 44, has been exonerated for a murder he didn’t commit, with a judge ordering his release from incarceration after 25 years. Solorio worked with attorneys from the Northern California Innocence Project for his freedom.

From Sacramento News and Review...

Health Crisis & Personal Support Crime & Justice

Sacramento County’s Opioid Deaths by the Numbers

11/08/2023
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The number of deaths due to opioid related overdoses has steadily increased in Sacramento County, with 215 fatalities in 2022, state data show.

From Voice of San Diego...

Business, Economy & Jobs Crime & Justice

San Diego Venues Have Workers Getting Paid Below Minimum Wage

11/08/2023
Some venues in the San Diego area rely on paying workers under the table in cash, for rates that work out below minimum wage, an investigation by Voice of San Diego has found.

From Sacramento Bee...

Health Crime & Justice

Nearly One-Third of California Prisons Provide Inadequate Medical Care

11/07/2023
An evaluation of 34 adult prisons in California by the Office of the Inspector General found that 11 provided inadequate medical care and 23 provided adequate care. None were deemed proficient, the top designation.

From Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent...

Crime & Justice City of Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova Announces New Chief of Police

11/03/2023
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Current Chief Brandon Luke retires this month, and the city has announced the appointment of Matthew Tamayo as Rancho Cordova’s chief of police.

From Folsom Telegraph...

Education Crime & Justice

Incarcerated Individuals Earn Job Certifications, Apprenticeships at Folsom State Prison

11/01/2023
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The California Prison Industry Authority held two graduations at Folsom State Prison, where 60 received industry-accredited certifications or apprenticeships.