Six deaths have occurred at the county jail since October of 2012.
A 2014 ruling that prompted some counties to relax rules on concealed weapons was overturned Thursday in a landmark decision by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Over a dozen state lawmakers penned a letter Friday to the Commission on Judicial Performance, requesting an investigation into possible misconduct by Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky. The legislators have also asked the county's district attorney Jeff Rosen to have the case reviewed by another judge.
The man’s father says his son can’t even enjoy steak since his conviction. Talk about checking your privilege.
The agreement was announced Wednesday under threat of a lawsuit from the U.S. Justice Department.
Carlos Petrolino’s son says his father would be still be alive today if San Francisco Jail officials had simply done their jobs.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has changed its public comment policy after online bigots derailed a recent meeting with antisemitic and racist screeds.
California voters will be asked to reform the state’s mental health system in March, following the approval of two bills by lawmakers last week.
Los Angeles County officials are seeking the public’s input on how to combat street takeovers or “sideshows.”
Santa Barbara County cannabis businesses that are behind on their taxes could soon lose their license to operate.