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)

Volume 2, Issue 15: 5-13-05 to 5-19-05

Police News
Police tell judge they'll deal with misconduct (Oakland)
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/19/05)

County to Pay Woman Shot by Deputies (LA)
(Los Angeles Times, 5/18/05)

Monitor: LAPD discipline weak
(Los Angeles Daily Bulletin, 5/18/05)

Speedier Ways to Punish Officers Urged (LA)
(Los Angeles Times, 5/17/05)

Jackson Seeks FBI Probe of Shooting (LA)
(Los Angeles Times, 5/16/05)

Long Beach Shooting Spurs Homeless Debate
(Los Angeles Times, 5/16/05)

Through Lawyer, Deputies Issue Apology for Firing Hail of Bullets
(Los Angeles Times, 5/14/05)


Sentencing News
California lawmakers push to make officer killings federal crime
(Sacramento Bee, 5/16/05)


Youth Prison News
Reforms at CYA's Stark won't happen overnight
(Los Angeles Daily Bulletin, 5/17/05)

Youth Authority changes seen as a start
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/17/05)

Guards' Chief Backs but Questions CYA Plan
(Los Angeles Times, 5/17/05)

State to Detail Reform of CYA
(Los Angeles Times, 5/16/05)


Adult Jail/Prison News
Glitches handcuff city's move to open new jail (SF)
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/18/05)

Ailing Prison System Finds Friend in Criminologist
(Los Angeles Times, 5/16/05)

The buzz: Revised budget delivers half-loaf on rehab
(Sacramento Bee, 5/16/05)

Budget Analysis: Prisons
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/14/05)

State Bar recommends suspension of lawyer
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/14/05)

Prisons unable to confine costs
(Orange County Register, 5/13/05)


Reentry News
Judge orders state to revive parole projects
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/13/05)

Volume 2, Issue 14: 5-03-05 to 5-12-05

Crime News
Violent crime drops 5% in state
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/12/05)


Police News
Another Case of 'Contagious Fire'
(Los Angeles Times, 5/12/05)

Shooting Spurs TV News Debate
(Los Angeles Times, 5/12/05)

Baca Questions Tactics Used by Deputies in Compton Shooting
(Los Angeles Times, 5/11/05)

Police should quit using stun guns, group says (San Jose)
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/10/05)

Perez Details Gang Member Framing (LA)
(Los Angeles Times, 5/10/05)

Bid to put limit on pepper spray
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/9/05)

Chief Wants Cameras in LAPD Cars
(Los Angeles Times, 5/7/05)


Sentencing News
House Bill Toughens Penalties for Gangs
(New York Times, 5/12/05)

Jail terms for drug offenders backed despite Prop. 36
(San Diego Union Tribune, 5/4/05)


Adult Jail/Prison News
Healthcare in Prisons 'Shocking'
(Los Angeles Times, 5/11/05)

On Prison Reform, Governor Breaks Free of Gridlock
(Los Angeles Times, 5/9/05)

Confined memories; Program brings children, mothers in prison together
(Contra Costa Times, 5/8/05)

Prison moms need love, too
(Modesto Bee, 5/7/05)

Budget cuts would close city jail (Oakland)
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/7/05)

Jury Acquits Deputies in Beating Case
(Los Angeles Times, 5/5/05)

Sheriff Baca Cites the Slip-Ups That Let an Inmate Slip Away
(Los Angeles Times, 5/5/05)

Just say no to prison jobs, architect urges colleagues
(San Francisco Chronicle, 5/3/05)

Boss favored lovers; now it's top court's case
(Sacramento Bee, 5/3/05)


Reentry News
Child molesters treated as fair game
(Modesto Bee, 5/9/05)

Analysis: Parole policy could cost governor
(Sacramento Bee, 5/7/05)

California won't join Florida in lifetime tracking of molesters
(Sacramento Bee, 5/4/05)

Parolee release deal backfires
(Sacramento Bee, 5/3/05)

Volume 2, Issue 13: 4-26-05 to 5-02-05

Police News
6 cops face penalties (LA)
(Los Angeles Daily News, 4/29/05)

Bratton Seeks to Discipline Officers in Beating Case
(Los Angeles Times, 4/28/05)


Adult Jail/Prison News
Lawmakers cut prisons budget plan
(San Francisco Chronicle, 4/29/05)

Judge Lifts Court Control Over O.C.'s Jail System
(Los Angeles Times, 4/29/05)

Chino shuns mental hospital
(Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, 4/29/05)

Bill overrides limits on media inmate interviews
(Sacramento Bee, 4/26/05)

Prisons revamp clears final hurdle
(Sacramento Bee, 4/26/05)