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California Released 15,000 Prisoners Early During COVID. New Data Reveals What Happened to Many of Them
New data shows nearly one-third of California prisoners released early during COVID returned to prison, sparking debate on ...
California man who led meth-trafficking ring sentenced to 17 years in prison, authorities say
An Orange County man who prosecutors say led a drug-trafficking ring that exported hundreds of pounds of meth to Australia ...
Prison Dentist Scored A $1.2 Million Payday From Unused Vacation Days
A prison dentist’s $1.2 million vacation payout reveals the high cost of unused PTO—and why employers are capping rollover or ...
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California’s Prisons Unprepared for Natural Disasters, OIG Audit Finds
California's prison system is unprepared for climate-related disasters, with outdated evacuation plans, inadequate ...
Former teacher of the year gets 30 years in California prison for sexually assaulting students
A onetime county teacher of the year at a Southern California elementary school has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for grooming and sexually assaulting two young boys at her campus.
California Inmate Who Allegedly Stabbed Tory Lanez 14 Times Has Been Identified, Has Extremely Violent Past Including Murder Charges
We're beginning to learn more about the stabbing of rapper Tory Lanez. On Monday, it was revealed that Lanez had been stabbed ...
Floods exposed weaknesses in California prisons' emergency plans -- but they still aren't ready
While California’s prisons are vulnerable to wildfires, floods, and earthquakes, we found they are not adequately prepared to ...
Former California EDD employee sentenced to federal prison for COVID fraud
The former Employment Development Department worker received hundreds of thousands in fraudulent unemployment claims.