The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has expanded its cross-border partnership with authorities in Baja California. This move aims to improve victim services through coordinated efforts between family justice centers in both regions.
District Attorney Jeff Rosen has recognized three high school students with cash prizes for creating art that highlights issues of animal cruelty. The winning work will be used in public education efforts across Santa Clara County.
Senator Steven S. Choi urges Orange County residents to join Love Costa Mesa’s annual volunteer day on May 16. The event features multiple service projects across the city aimed at strengthening community ties.
Of the $265.6 billion in taxes collected by California in 2024, 3.5%, or $9.2 billion, came from motor fuels sales taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
Federal prosecutors filed 108 border-related cases this week in Southern California’s busy district bordering Mexico. Charges include drug importation and bringing unauthorized individuals into the country.
San Diego County residents must register by May 18 if they want a mail ballot for the June primary election. Those missing this deadline can still conditionally register at designated locations until Election Day on June 2.
Roderick Earl Sowells has been found guilty of second-degree murder following an attack at a Rancho Cordova light rail station. He faces up to 31 years to life in prison with sentencing set for July.
The City of Modesto is seeking community input on its draft application for California’s Prohousing Designation Program. Residents have until June 15 to review documents online and submit comments before council consideration.
A San Francisco man faces multiple felony charges following alleged criminal threats made against two local schools while already on probation for prior offenses. Authorities say heightened security measures were taken after specific online posts prompted lockdowns.
Attorney General Rob Bonta released a new report detailing worsening conditions at immigrant detention centers across California following increased detentions under recent federal policy changes. The findings include rising deaths among detainees and ongoing concerns about inadequate healthcare access and living standards.