NEWS:
California Institutions
By Julie Small, KPCC-- For six years, a federal receiver has been in charge of fixing California’s broken-down prison medical system.
California Parole
California Parole
By Bob Moffitt, Capital Public Radio-- Two-thirds of California prison parolees end up back in prison. A relatively new program run by state and local school officials shows that number can be significantly reduced.
California Inmates
By Chris De Benedetti, San Jose Mercury News-- Nearly a quarter-century after 9-year-old Michaela Garecht was kidnapped outside a store near her Hayward home, a new lead from a convicted killer may help authorities solve the case.
By Lori Preuitt, NBC Bay Area-- A convicted murderer on San Quentin's death row is giving new hope in a missing child's case that has been in the news in the Bay Area for decades.
Part I
By Joaquin Palomino, KALW-- When you look at the numbers, many long held truths about crime crumble. Like this one: who do you think is more likely to become a life-long criminal: a rapist or a car thief?
Realignment
Realignment
By Richard K. DeAtley, The Press-Enterprise-- Some former state prisoners returning to the community where they committed their crimes are homeless. Meanwhile, mental health officials work to catch up with treatment issues.
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