CCalifornia Read More 17 suspects arrested in northern California drug trafficking investigation | Local NewsMarch 15, 2026 The Placer County Special Operations Unit executed a major drug trafficking takedown, resulting in the arrests of 17…
BBakersfield Read More DA’s Office defends nixing Open Door pact | NewsMarch 14, 2026 The Kern County District Attorney’s Office has canceled its service contract with the nonprofit Open Door Network over…
SSan Diego Read More Teens sentenced to 25 years for Chula Vista shootingsMarch 14, 2026 Why this matters The case attracted notice from juvenile justice advocates who said the district attorney’s decision to…
OOakland Read More Chinatown stabbing suspect has criminal record, prominent fatherMarch 10, 2026 The horrific stabbing video spread like wildfire on social media, rekindling memories of random violent attacks against Asian…
SSan Francisco Read More SF voted to close juvenile hall. Seven years later, it costs $543K per kidMarch 9, 2026 A child arrested and taken to San Francisco’s Juvenile Justice Center first sees the sun-drenched parking lot where…
CCalifornia Read More California’s elderly parole re-traumatizes victimsMarch 2, 2026 By Jenn Carson, Special for CalMatters An inmate at San Quentin State Prison on March 17, 2023. Photo…
FFresno Read More Fresno man arrested for online child exploitation | StateMarch 1, 2026 FRESNO, California — A 26-year-old Fresno man has been arrested on charges related to online child exploitation, according…
CCalifornia Read More 3 experts on how California prisons changed in Newsom eraFebruary 26, 2026 By Adam Ashton, CalMatters CalMatters reporter Joe Garcia, far left, moderates a discussion for “The Evolution of Crime…
BBakersfield Read More Challenge is refiled in Scrivner case | NewsFebruary 21, 2026 BAKERSFIELD — A challenge to the mental health diversion program granted to former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner…
CCalifornia Read More Why CA prison doctors want parole board to stop citing drug testsFebruary 19, 2026 By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s parole…
FFresno Read More Fresno man arrested for 36th time after police pursuit | StateFebruary 19, 2026 FRESNO, California — A 46-year-old Fresno man was arrested for the 36th time following a police pursuit on…
SSan Francisco Read More San Francisco judge considers no jail time for killing a family of fourFebruary 18, 2026 Soft-on-crime judges are at the point where they decide that the biggest punishment for killing a family of…