Zero-Bail Takes Effect in L.A. County. What Will the Impact Be on Cities?
A controversial zero-bail policy took effect in Los Angeles County on Sunday, October 1.
Two Teens Charged in Thrill Killing of Former Bell Police Chief
Brittany Maldonado
09/20/2023 - 11:30 PM
Las Vegas authorities have arrested two Nevada teens accused of killing Andreas “Andy” Probst, a 64-year-old retired police chief of Bell, California.
Antioch Texting Scandal Fallout: Charges Dropped Against Suspects in Mykaella Sharlman Case
Brittany M.
06/13/2023 - 4:24 AM
Prosecutors said Wednesday that the case couldn't proceed because it "relied heavily on the investigative work of Antioch Police Officers who are associated with racist text communications."
SF police allegedly use rape victims’ DNA to tie them to crimes
Police Chief Bill Scott says he is committed to ending the practice immediately.
Brittany M.
02/17/2022 - 3:47 AM
Cities look to take over misdemeanor prosecutions
With crime surging and criticism against LA’s district attorney mounting, some cities want to take prosecutorial matters into their own hands.
Santa Clarita, Beverly Hills Issue Votes of No Confidence in DA George Gascón
The votes come as organizers of a recall effort prepare to gather signatures.
Criminal Justice is on the Ballot
It’s been four months since Americans took to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd.
What’s Causing Sky-High Property Crime in San Francisco?
Brittany M.
10/02/2018 - 2:02 AM
The numbers are troubling. Last year, San Francisco had the highest per capita property crime rate of any major city in the U.S., continuing a trend we’ve seen for the last couple of years.