Orange County’s new sheriff’s department watchdog is under fire from civil rights advocates who say his resume raises questions about his commitment to transparency.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to end their contract with the OC Power Authority, the county’s first clean power supplier.
County supervisors moved to expand oversight and accountability of MCSO on Tuesday.
Supervisor Greg Hagwood decried the lack of transparency during a meeting on Dec. 7.
In 2019, lawmakers passed SB 1421. The law mandates disclosure of police shooting records, records regarding sexual assault and lying by officers, as well as other forms of excessive use of force or misconduct.
Voice of OC tried to get arrest records from the sheriff's department. The department quoted the paper at least $1,000.
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux ordered evacuations for Alpaugh and the historic Black town of Allensworth on Sunday as California’s 12th atmospheric river prepared to roll in.
Yolo County will pilot a new data-driven program for resentencing reviews in the coming months.
The Governor’s Office announced the release of $1 billion in Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funds last week to aid local jurisdictions in their efforts to reduce homel
Local governments across the country are struggling to provide adequate services amid budget challenges.