San Francisco court to public defenders: Do your job
When Roland Harper rolled his wheelchair before Judge Harry Dorfman on Monday at the Hall of Justice, a…
California bill would crack down on repeat drunk drivers
By Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis, CalMatters Erika Pringle, at right, embraces Allison Lyman, whose son died in…
Fresno man indicted as armed career criminal | State
FRESNO, California — A federal grand jury has indicted 31-year-old Shyheim Jetton, of Fresno, on charges of being…
‘What we refuse to do is forget’: Fruitvale marks 17 years since Oscar Grant’s death
COMMUNITY MEMBERS gathered Thursday for the 17th annual Oscar Grant vigil in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. Grant, 22, was…
These are the 10 most debated bills in California in 2025
By Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters People chat together at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Sept. 12, 2025. Photo…
How justice changed in CA in 2025: Tougher penalties, fewer inmates
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2025 announced the closure of another prison, a shutdown that’s possible because…
How a speeding ticket can be worse than killing someone with your car in California
By Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Allison Lyman stands at a table honoring her son Connor, who…
How a speeding ticket can be worse than killing someone with your car in California
By Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Allison Lyman stands at a table honoring her son Connor, who…
How one firm became California’s ‘WalMart of public defense’
By Anat Rubin, CalMatters Illustration by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up…
SF General stabbing suspect is being held at the hospital where attack occurred
The suspect in the fatal stabbing of a social worker at San Francisco General Hospital is being held…
Board denies parole to man convicted of second-degree murder | News
The California Board of Parole Hearings denied parole Nov. 20 to a local man convicted of second-degree murder…
Kern County Superior court accepting applications to serve on grand jury | News
Kern County Superior Court is accepting applications through March 13 from qualified citizens interested in being nominated to…