California jails saw historic numbers of in-custody deaths as inmate populations shrank. Now, they are expected to grow again as Proposition 36 takes effect.
California's jail monitor is visiting San Diego and Sacramento for listening sessions on in-custody deaths. Overdoses and suicides continue to drive fatal incidents.
California sued Donald Trump over health care, abortion, immigration and environmental policies. It's readying new cases as the Republican returns to office.
Proposition 36 supporters say it would help California address homelessness and retail theft. Critics of the 2024 ballot measure call it a return to failed policies.
A new poll shows Californians overwhelmingly favor Prop. 36, the November ballot measure that would toughen criminal penalties for property and drug crimes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is promoting a campaign to fill California Highway Patrol jobs to address a high vacancy rate. CHP pay climbed significantly with recent raises.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed retail theft laws to address concerns about California property crime. Prop. 36 on the November ballot imposes tougher penalties.
A psychiatrist earned $300,000 at a California prison and $250,000 from a jail. He alleged questions about 'double-dipping' caused him to retire early.