The reins on cash bail just got tighter in California. How much is up for debate – The Mercury News
A recent California Supreme Court ruling declaring that cash bail can only be denied to criminal defendants charged…
Sacramento County Grand Jury cites aging infrastructure at some detention facilities
The Sacramento County Grand Jury has released a seven-page report after touring five detention facilities within the county.The…
Maniac California man learns fate after setting his dad and dog on fire as police watched
A Lompoc maniac who set both his father and the family dog ablaze has been convicted of murder,…
Study due next month on deaths in San Diego County jails
SAN DIEGO (CNS) — A study that covers just over 12 years of in-custody deaths at seven detention…
Justice Department probes California over housing transgender women with female inmates
By JANIE HAR, Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it’s investigating whether California and Maine violate…
Justice Department probes California over housing transgender women with female inmates
By JANIE HAR, Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it’s investigating whether California and Maine violate…
Renovations continue at Merced County jail
Friday, March 27, 2026 3:03PM MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is showing off the…
Sheriff asks federal agency to review L.A. jails after inmate deaths
Sheriff Robert Luna has asked the National Institute of Corrections to examine conditions and practices at Los Angeles…
OC Jail Inmate Sues Sheriff for Classification System
A 31-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting two girls in Anaheim has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the…
OC Jail Inmate Files Suit Alleging Jail Classification System Left Him Prone to Beatings
A 31-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting two girls in Anaheim has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the…
Bill to tighten mental health diversion passes key Senate committee
Assembly Bill 46 took a big step toward becoming law on Tuesday. The bill, designed to address what…
San Diego Jail Inmate Dies After Fainting In Custody | Newsradio 600 KOGO
An inmate at the San Diego Central Jail downtown who fainted while in custody died at a hospital…