CALIFORNIA PRISONS
Governor says California Prison Overcrowding, Healthcare Problem is Fixed
Angela Greenwood, KSEE24 News
Governor Jerry Brown (D-CA) says, "There's no question that there were big problems in California prisons. Overcrowding, lack of health care, lack of mental health care and lots of other problems."
Brown scores by taking on feds and felons
Governor's stance on prisons shows his political prowess as he gets points for good politics and good policy
George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
SACRAMENTO — You've got to appreciate a governor who stands up and says: "This is not a game. And I didn't come here — I'll be 75 in April — just to screw around.
California prisons should be removed from court orders to shed inmates, state officials argue
Howard Mintz, San Jose Mercury News
Calling California's prison overcrowding problems a distant memory, state officials have asked a special federal court panel to release the nation's largest system from orders forcing them to continue reducing a once overwhelming population of inmates.
Experts Say Calif. Faces Difficulty Regaining Oversight of Prisons
California Healthline
Observers say that California might encounter resistance from federal judges in its bid to regain oversight of its prisons, the Sacramento Bee reports (Stanton, Sacramento Bee, 1/9).
CALIFORNIA INMATES
Further Inmate Release Could Be Required Despite Governor’s Executive Order Ending Prison System Emergency
League of California Cities: Further Inmate Release Could Be Required Despite Governor’s Executive Order Ending Prison System Emergency
Sierra Sun Times
January 8, 2013 - Today, Gov. Jerry Brown held a press conference regarding his Executive Order to end the emergency in California’s prison system.
DNA Results Of Commingled Remains Of ‘Speed Freak Killers’ Victims Released
Laura Cole, CBS Sacramento
HAYWARD (CBS13) – Results of DNA testing revealed the identity of the commingled remains of “Speed Freak” victims discovered in October.
CALIFORNIA PAROLE
More Parolees Released Under AB 109; Soon to be Fewer Parole Officers
Mike Mangas and Stephanie Vatz, KRCRTV.com
REDDING, Calif. -More parolees are being released into the Redding area under Assembly Bill 109, but there will soon be fewer parole officers to keep track of them.
CDCR RELATED
DA's Lifer Unit encourages victims, families to exercise right to know
Rachel Cook, Californian
Cindy Carr was murdered in 1989 but her family members didn't know that they could fill out paperwork to be notified about her killer's parole hearings until last year.
In San Francisco, former gang member helps give young offenders a second chance
Nadine Natour, NBCLatino.com
In the world of criminal justice, Luis Aroche is something of an anomaly. Even though he works for the San Francisco district attorney’s office, Aroche fights to keep felons out of prison.
Calif. Crime Drops Amid Concerns Over Inmate Early Releases
Albert Sabaté, ABC News – Univision
Los Angeles officials announced that the city's crime rate fell for the tenth straight year – contrary to fears that recent gains might be reversed due to the court-ordered, early release of some inmates statewide.
Police say paroled California double murderer tells officers he killed his 89-year-old mother
Associated Press
VALLEJO, California — Police say a paroled California double murderer has led officers to the body of his 89-year-old mother.
Governor says California Prison Overcrowding, Healthcare Problem is Fixed
Angela Greenwood, KSEE24 News
Governor Jerry Brown (D-CA) says, "There's no question that there were big problems in California prisons. Overcrowding, lack of health care, lack of mental health care and lots of other problems."
Brown scores by taking on feds and felons
Governor's stance on prisons shows his political prowess as he gets points for good politics and good policy
George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
SACRAMENTO — You've got to appreciate a governor who stands up and says: "This is not a game. And I didn't come here — I'll be 75 in April — just to screw around.
California prisons should be removed from court orders to shed inmates, state officials argue
Howard Mintz, San Jose Mercury News
Calling California's prison overcrowding problems a distant memory, state officials have asked a special federal court panel to release the nation's largest system from orders forcing them to continue reducing a once overwhelming population of inmates.
Experts Say Calif. Faces Difficulty Regaining Oversight of Prisons
California Healthline
Observers say that California might encounter resistance from federal judges in its bid to regain oversight of its prisons, the Sacramento Bee reports (Stanton, Sacramento Bee, 1/9).
CALIFORNIA INMATES
Further Inmate Release Could Be Required Despite Governor’s Executive Order Ending Prison System Emergency
League of California Cities: Further Inmate Release Could Be Required Despite Governor’s Executive Order Ending Prison System Emergency
Sierra Sun Times
January 8, 2013 - Today, Gov. Jerry Brown held a press conference regarding his Executive Order to end the emergency in California’s prison system.
DNA Results Of Commingled Remains Of ‘Speed Freak Killers’ Victims Released
Laura Cole, CBS Sacramento
HAYWARD (CBS13) – Results of DNA testing revealed the identity of the commingled remains of “Speed Freak” victims discovered in October.
CALIFORNIA PAROLE
More Parolees Released Under AB 109; Soon to be Fewer Parole Officers
Mike Mangas and Stephanie Vatz, KRCRTV.com
REDDING, Calif. -More parolees are being released into the Redding area under Assembly Bill 109, but there will soon be fewer parole officers to keep track of them.
CDCR RELATED
DA's Lifer Unit encourages victims, families to exercise right to know
Rachel Cook, Californian
Cindy Carr was murdered in 1989 but her family members didn't know that they could fill out paperwork to be notified about her killer's parole hearings until last year.
In San Francisco, former gang member helps give young offenders a second chance
Nadine Natour, NBCLatino.com
In the world of criminal justice, Luis Aroche is something of an anomaly. Even though he works for the San Francisco district attorney’s office, Aroche fights to keep felons out of prison.
Calif. Crime Drops Amid Concerns Over Inmate Early Releases
Albert Sabaté, ABC News – Univision
Los Angeles officials announced that the city's crime rate fell for the tenth straight year – contrary to fears that recent gains might be reversed due to the court-ordered, early release of some inmates statewide.
Police say paroled California double murderer tells officers he killed his 89-year-old mother
Associated Press
VALLEJO, California — Police say a paroled California double murderer has led officers to the body of his 89-year-old mother.