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California Highway Patrol lags local police, other states in officer body cams

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters March 8, 2022March 7, 2022

IT ESCALATED QUICKLY.  A California Highway Patrol officer drove slowly behind a man walking on the road. An Arcata Police officer rode in the passenger seat,  a second CHP officer sat in the back.  “Scoot up about 10 more feet,” the Arcata officer told the driver. “I’m just going to start firing.”  Charles Chivrell, 35, […]

Posted inLocal News

From bad cops to secret settlements — your guide to 11 new California laws

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters January 1, 2022January 3, 2022
Posted inCalifornia Currents

Diversity growing among state judges, but trial courts lagging

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters March 5, 2021March 5, 2021
Posted inCalifornia Currents

Victims behind bars: Sex trafficking survivors still struggle despite state laws

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters January 27, 2021January 27, 2021
Posted inCalifornia Currents

State’s bill for fighting Trump regime in court? $41M so far

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters January 22, 2021January 22, 2021
Posted inCalifornia Currents

High-risk inmates aren’t prioritized in early releases

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters December 12, 2020December 12, 2020
Posted inCalifornia Currents

COVID-19 infections hit record high in California prisons

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters November 30, 2020November 30, 2020
Posted inCalifornia Currents

Gov. Newsom’s Supreme Court pick confirmed as state’s first openly gay justice

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters November 11, 2020November 11, 2020
Posted inVoter Information Hub

Prop. 20: Should California’s DNA bank expand to opioid offenders and shoplifters?

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters October 19, 2020October 19, 2020
Posted inVoter Information Hub

California 2020 props explained in 1-minute videos

by Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

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