Several programs created throughout Southern California in the wake of Proposition 47 in 2014, which called for releasing certain non-violent and drug offenders from state prisons, are beginning to bear fruit.
Tag: Kamala Harris
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Missing Cases Cast Shadow on Jail Informants Investigation
Records of six criminal cases, which include key documents showing prosecutorial misconduct involving jail informants, have disappeared from the Orange County Superior Court’s computer system.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
DA’s Office Rebuked for Blocking Dekraai Judge From Other Cases
An Orange County Superior Court judge has ruled District Attorney Tony Rackauckas’ office is disrupting the region’s “orderly administration of justice” by blocking the judge whose ruling broke open the county’s jail informants scandal from hearing other murder cases.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Documents Indicate DA Violated Court Order on Toyota Settlement Money
The documents raise questions about whether District Attorney Tony Rackauckas’ office violated an order restricting the funds from being used to pay school employees.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Loretta Sanchez’s plan to win, in two words
Hao-Nhien Vu, also known as the Bolsavik, writes on issues related to Little Saigon and this week explains why all those candidates seeking to replace Loretta Sanchez should have no fear of her going back to her House seat.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Norby: A Conservative’s Case for Sanchez in Senate Race
Former Republican State Assemblyman Chris Norby argues that Rep. Loretta Sanchez’s voting record is something conservatives should consider as a reason for support in the ongoing race for a vacant U.S. Senate seat in California.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Gaffe or Not, Sanchez’s Train Has Left the Station in Senate Race
While Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is under pressure for racially insensitive remarks, she isn’t likely to back up as the crowd of challengers builds for her congressional seat.
Posted inCountywide, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Sanchez Jumps Into Race for Boxer’s U.S. Senate Seat
The nine-term Democratic U.S. congresswoman will go up against Attorney General Kamala Harris in what promises to be a hotly contested race in 2016. Former state Sen. Lou Correa followed Sanchez’s announcement with his intention to run for her House seat.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
New Evidence Extends Hearing on Jailhouse Informants Into This Week
Judge rules against one attempt to remove the death penalty from the case of mass-murderer Scott Evans Dekraai, but will hear new testimony on alleged failure by prosecutors to disclose evidence.
Posted inAnaheim
Attorney Says Anaheim Council Broke Law With Subsidy
A San Diego-based attorney alleges that four council members had illegal conflicts of interest when they approved a $158-million hotel subsidy.
