Newsom blasted by sheriff in his own backyard over California crime as victims cry foul
Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking fire from an unlikely critic in his own political backyard. With roughly a…
$400M Prop. 36 funding bill debated during Senate hearing | California
(The Center Square) – Legislation that would allocate $400 million to a tough-on-crime measure in California was discussed…
Candidates discuss taxpayer issues at GOP convention | California
(The Center Square) – Candidates for various elected offices spoke Friday and Saturday about priorities regarding affordability, public…
It’s past time to fulfill Prop. 36 and end cycles of addiction and crime
A homeless person’s tent. (Photo courtesy of the city of San Diego) In 2024 Californians made it clear…
New bill in California would allocate more funding to public safety enforcement
(The Center Square) – A new bill introduced in the California legislature this year seeks to allocate millions…
Bakersfield police make 492 retail theft arrests in 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield police released their year-end numbers on organized retail theft for 2025, revealing 492…
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…