Despite alarming incidents of drug-cartel-fueled violence near the Mexican border, the crime rate...
Criminal Justice
SB399: Juvenile Sentencing Madness About to Come to a Vote
“We can keep the public safe without locking children up forever for crimes committed when...
The Death of Zac Champommier – Part 2: The Witness
A great deal of controversy, shock and confusion has surrounded the death of 18-year-old Zac...
Mehserle/Oscar Grant Verdict: Involuntary Manslaughter – UPDATED
The verdict was reached at around 3:15 p.m. It was announced in LA at around 4:05 p.m. In this...
“Familial DNA” and An Arrest in the Grim Sleeper Case
The man who may be responsible for the longest killing spree in California history was arrested on...
As the Mehserle/Oscar Grant Jury Starts Over, Many Grow Jittery
On Friday the jury began deliberations in the case of Johannes Mehserle, the BART officer who...