California voters in November passed Proposition 36, which increased the penalties for repeat thieves and fentanyl dealers.

In a unique alliance, prisoners at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and California district attorneys are championing legislation to reform California's prison system by introducing a pilot program ...

A state report provided to CalMatters says 200 agencies reported no automation around sensitive decisions. Some called the ...

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the alleged murder of an inmate at Kern Valley State Prison last week involving William “Willie” Nesler, a convicted ...

On Tuesday, May 27, Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Los Angeles, and Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, announced legislation to increase ...

Justin Facey led an unremarkable law practice in Anchorage — until he took on what he called "the cartel" as a client.

California abortion laws clash with states like Texas, and lawmakers are weighing a bill to protect Californians from other ...

The Finance Department previously contracted with the firm Boston Consulting Group to identify efficiencies in various state ...

The measure, if Congress gives the nod, would offer incentives for other states to start their own inmate firefighter camps.

An inmate was captured hours after his escape from a Sylmar lockup, authorities said yesterday. At around 9 p.m. Sunday, ...