California Man Sentenced For Possessing Biological ToxinMarch 11, 2016(AP) - A 31-year-old Northern California man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a biological toxin and dealing in numerous firearms.
State GovernmentJudge Considers Blocking California Governor's Prison PlanFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - A judge is considering whether to block Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed ballot initiative to reduce California's prison population.
Two California Inmates Die In Separate Suspected HomicidesFebruary 16, 2016(AP) - Corrections officials say two inmates have died in suspected homicides at separate California state prisons.
Slaughterhouse Owner Gets Prison Time For Uninspected MeatFebruary 11, 2016(AP) - The co-owner of a Northern California slaughterhouse at the center of a nationwide meat recall two years ago has been sentenced to a year in federal prison.
Inmate Suicide At Ione Prison Prompts Federal LawsuitJanuary 25, 2016(AP) - A federal lawsuit is accusing California's correctional system of failing to prevent an inmate's suicide.
State GovernmentLegislature Addresses Drones, Abortion As Deadline NearsSeptember 3, 2015 | Katie OrrLegislation that would limit the use of drones is moving forward in the California Legislature. The Assembly today gave its final approval to two drone-related measures.
California Governor Weighs Parole For Transgender InmateAugust 7, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown is weighing whether to grant parole to a transgender inmate who is trying to force California to become the first state to pay for a prisoner's sex reassignment surgery.
