Get To Know A Group Local Crime & Justice DigestFrom CalMatters...
Money, Location Shape California’s Criminal Defense System to an Unconstitutional Level
03/30/2025Californians accused of crimes have the right to an appointed defense attorney if they can’t afford to hire their own. In that way they are just like criminal defendants in every other state — protected, at least in theory, by the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel.
From CalMatters...
‘They Didn’t Lift a Damn Finger’: California Crime Victim Fund Ordered to Change Practices
03/17/2025Ruby Marichalar couldn’t get an in-person meeting after California’s crime victim compensation fund denied her claim. She wasn’t the only one.
Recent Articles
LOCAL NEWS
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.
LOCAL NEWS
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was recently targeted by an information security hoax in which the perpetrator demanded a ransom payment, hospital officials said in a statement.
LOCAL NEWS
Lea este artÃculo en español aquÃ.A San Benito County Jail inmate unsuccessfully attempted to escape custody on March 3. Lieutenant Jorge Perez with the San Benito County Sheriff’s Department said there was no threat to the public and that the …
LOCAL NEWS
Lea este artÃculo en español aquÃ.On Feb. 21, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting at Paine’s Restaurant in Hollister with state and federal representatives. The goal was to seek their support for some of the …
LOCAL NEWS
San Benito County Sheriff Eric Taylor said Jan. 25 that his department will not help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with its plans to escalate the enforcement of immigration laws. Taylor spoke at a press conference held by the …
LOCAL NEWS
More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent
LOCAL NEWS
Information provided by LEAGUE OF UNLITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) Council 2890. Lea este artÃculo en español aquÃ.By: Irma C. González, President, San Benito County LULAC Council 2890.As President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 2890, …
LOCAL NEWS
Information provided by Cal Fire. Lea este artÃculo en español aquÃ.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is alerting the public about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Cal Fire and soliciting donations. Cal Fire does not solicit …
LOCAL NEWS
Lea este artÃculo en español aquÃ.Insight Health has denied allegations that it engages in questionable practices to defraud insurance companies and sell patients unneeded services, as alleged in a recent American Prospect magazine article. Insight, which is negotiating with the …
LOCAL NEWS
Lea este artÃculo en español aquÃ.Below is a list of some of the new California laws going into effect in 2025. Unless otherwise stated each law takes effect as of Jan. 1Education AB 1955 prohibits educators from being required to …
Subscribe
