21 arrested, repeat offenders prosecuted
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 people Thursday, including six repeat offenders who are eligible…
Are repeat drug defendants choosing treatment under Prop 36?
One year after California’s Proposition 36 went into effect, increasing penalties for certain repeat theft and drug crimes,…
14 arrested in Bakersfield mall retail theft operation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department arrested 14 people and recovered more than $3,100 in stolen…
LA County Jails Struggle with Drug Treatment Demand
Los Angeles County jails are facing a significant challenge in meeting the demand for opioid addiction treatment. In…
Day three of Sacramento retail theft operation results in 17 arrests
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 17 more people during their ongoing retail theft…
Kern County Board of Supervisors to accept $8M grant for Prop 36 drug treatment services
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Board of Supervisors is set to accept an $8 million state…
Man on probation in Bakersfield arrested; drugs, unregistered gun found
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man on probation was arrested after officers allegedly found drugs, an unregistered gun,…
study shows how it’s going
It’s been nearly a year since Californians overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime measure providing what backers called…