Volume 2, Issue 16: 5-20-05 to 5-26-05

Police News
San Jose sees surge in gang violence
(San Jose Mercury News, 5/26/2005)

Oakland police have many watchdogs
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/23/2005)

Riders get off again -- no surprise (Oakland)
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/23/2005)


Youth Prison News
CYA teachers stage protest
(Stockton Record, 5/20/2005)


Adult Jail/Prison News
Prison health care in state of crisis
(Fresno Bee, 5/23/2005)

Group seeks inmate labor union
(Riverside Press-Enterprise, 5/23/2005)

Prison plan falls short, critics say
(Oakland Tribune, 5/22/2005)

Prisoner transfer program plagued by escapes (Federal)
(San Diego Union Tribune, 5/22/2005)

Suit Targets Curbs on Turban Wearing in Jail (Yuba County)
(Los Angeles Times, 5/22/2005)

State Seeks to Improve Staff Safety in Prisons
(Los Angeles Times, 5/20/2005)

Probe sought in allegation of prison censure
(San Jose Mercury News, 5/20/2005)


Reentry News
Even allies doubt law (Riverside County)
(Riverside Press-Enterprise, 5/26/2005)

Special master likely in parolee fight
(Sacramento Bee, 5/24/2005)

Judge: Murder paroles illegally blocked
(Sacramento Bee, 5/24/2005)

Sex offenders not welcome, specify Six Flags season passes (Valencia, LA County)
(LA Daily News, 5/20/2005)