Reality show cast member accidentally killed by sister during Oakland street fight: police
The suspect in a downtown Oakland shooting Sunday that killed a reality show cast member has been identified…
Kern County Public Defender launches free holiday expungement clinic series | News
The Kern County Public Defender’s Office is launching a series of free holiday-themed expungement clinics, which will allow…
New CA law restricts undercover police operations against youth
By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters Construction of the annex at the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 29, 2024.…
Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Here’s what they do
By Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Jennifer Levi addresses the media during a press conference at the…
With CA jails in crisis, counties need a say in oversight
By Paul R. Parker, Special for CalMatters Protestors hold signs outside the John F. Tavaglione Executive Annex building…
California Senate quietly axes 2 parole board commissioners
By Kate Wolffe, CalMatters Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón speaks to a reporter during a media event…
A Year After Historic Anti-ICE Protests, LA City Attorney Launches Surprise Prosecution of More Than Twenty Demonstrators
Protestors confront California National Guard outside Federal Building in Downtown Los Angeles on June 9, 2025 (photo: US…
In CA cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a top source of crime guns- CalMatters
By Aaron Mendelson, CalMatters Handguns on display at a gun shop in California on July 12, 2022. Photo…
Life after prison: This Oakland program offers a place to start over
Jesse Cornish spent 18 years in Solano State Prison. In June, three days before the 39-year-old was released,…
CA judge holds Homeland Security in contempt, imposes fines
By Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their…
COPS BRIEFS: Fresno Sheriff’s Office extradites man on felony warrant | News
FRESNO Fresno Sheriff’s Office extradites man on felony warrant A 33-year-old agricultural worker was taken into custody on…
Bains introduces ‘Lords of Bakersfield’ bills addressing child abuse |
Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains, D-Delano, introduced a trio of bills that she said are aimed at holding sexual…