State GovernmentState Drops Appeal In Coleman Prison CaseMay 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe State of California has dropped an appeal in an ongoing court case regarding the state’s treatment of mentally ill prison inmates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Says Criminal Justice System Must Be ImprovedJanuary 23, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown had a lot to say about the California criminal justice system today. But he stopped short of proposing reforms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Prison Population Drops SlightlyDecember 22, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia appears to be making progress on reducing the state prison population.
State GovernmentInmates Being Released Under Prop 47November 12, 2014 | Katie OrrIt’s been just over a week since California voters went to the polls, and one proposition is already having an effect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp 47 Seeks To Reduce California Prison PopulationOctober 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceA measure on the California November ballot would reduce some drug possession and theft-related felony crimes to misdemeanors. Proponents say it would reduce prison overcrowding and prison costs. Opponents say it would put dangerous criminals back on the streets and overcrowd local jails. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSupport For California Death Penalty DippingSeptember 12, 2014 | Katie OrrA newly released Field Poll shows support for the death penalty is dipping in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCDCR To Create Special Units For Mentally Ill InmatesAugust 29, 2014 | Katie OrrThe state of California is changing the way it deals with some mentally ill prison inmates.
State GovernmentFraud And Improper Pay At Two California State AgenciesAugust 20, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California State Controller's office has completed payroll audits of two state agencies and found more than $1 million was paid to employees improperly or without authorization.
State GovernmentPreliminary Deal Reached On Treatment Of Mentally Ill InmatesJuly 28, 2014California prison officials have reached a tentative deal in a lawsuit regarding the use of force against mentally ill inmates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAdmissions Resume at Prison Health Care FacilityJuly 22, 2014A large medical prison facility in Stockton is once again accepting new admissions.
