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Santa Clara County won't compete for jail-expansion grant
By Tracey Kaplan, San Jose Mercury News-- Flush with more than 1,000 empty jail beds, Santa Clara County supervisors have decided not to compete for state funds to rehabilitate their outdated jails after all, despite a recent report that found there was a "desperate need" for the overhaul.

CDCR Related

California May Ease Restrictions on Media Access to Prisoners
By Ryan Schill, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange-- The California State Assembly is considering a bill that would ease restrictions for members of the press to interview prisoners. The legislation, known as AB-1270, passed unanimously out of the Public Safety Committee Jan. 10 before being referred on to the Appropriations Committee.

Realignment

RivCo officials promise careful examination of inmates released from county jails
By Kerri S. Mabee, Southwest Riverside News Network-- Riverside County jails are full, and efforts are underway to relieve the pressure of too many criminals and not enough beds.

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Our Voice: Mail fraud case highlights the risk of identity theft
The Desert Sun-- The massive mail fraud case brought against a Rancho Mirage woman and a Cathedral City man serves as a reminder that identity theft is a serious threat nowadays.