Criminal Justice
It used to be a notoriously violent prison. Now it’s home to a first-of-its kind education program
Cal Poly Humboldt’s bachelor’s program offers new opportunity to people incarcerated at maximum-security Pelican Bay State Prison
How Proposition 36 convinced Californians to vote against their political views
Many are asking: Is the movement for criminal justice reform in California dead? The answer is no.
Why Californians got tougher on crime: Bleak downtowns and attention-getting retail thefts
Californians overwhelmingly backed Prop. 36 to lengthen criminal sentences for certain theft and drug offenses, and to direct more people to drug treatment after convictions. Voters’ views changed on public safety after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wrapping up the California vote, uncertain and mixed results for Democrats
Against a national red wave, Californians sent a top Trump nemesis to the US Senate, and favored Democrats in House and state races. But they also toughened criminal sentences and rejected more rent control.
How did Los Angeles voters get stuck with two distressing choices for district attorney?
Not long ago, the important work of prosecuting crime in Los Angeles County was managed by moderate, sober leaders. How, then, is it that voters face a choice between two dramatically less capable candidates than those who preceded them?