Gavin Newsom and Fresno DA Spar Over Killing of Selma Officer
The suspected killer, Nathaniel Dixon, had a lengthy criminal history but was out on probation under the state’s prison realignment law, AB 109.
Sacramento District Attorney Threatens City Over Homelessness
Brittany M.
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 09:36
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho threatened legal action against the City of Sacramento Monday over its escalating homelessness crisis.
Chesa Boudin Won’t Run for San Francisco DA This Fall
Boudin’s decision places Brooke Jenkins in a stronger position this fall. But there’s a new candidate in the race.
Brittany M.
Thu, 08/11/2022 - 05:26
Fifteen Staffers Fired From San Francisco District Attorney's Office
Brittany M.
Thu, 07/21/2022 - 07:12
The new DA is cleaning house.
Brooke Jenkins Appointed San Francisco DA
A San Francisco prosecutor who resigned in opposition to Chesa Boudin’s policies will replace her former boss as the city’s next District Attorney.
Fresno DA declines to charge city leaders, citing lack of evidence
DA Smittcamp remains “troubled” by the events and has confirmed an FBI investigation centering around former congressman TJ Cox.
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.
Cities look to take over misdemeanor prosecutions
Brittany M.
Thu, 02/03/2022 - 03:16
With crime surging and criticism against LA’s district attorney mounting, some cities want to take prosecutorial matters into their own hands.
Chesa Boudin’s Busy Week
San Francisco’s district attorney is accused of mishandling an AAPI hate crime and withholding evidence to get an officer convicted of assault.
Beverly Hills Supports Recall of Los Angeles DA George Gascón
Nearly two dozen cities have signed on to the effort to recall LA's district attorney.