Justice

California recorded historically high numbers of deaths in county jails for the past six years. Now, counties expect to house more prisoners as Prop. 36 takes effect.

California saw a record number of deaths in county jails two years ago. Now, a new state official is holding public meetings to hear from people concerned about safety in the lockups.

California judges receive raises based on what the state gives to other public employees. A new lawsuit alleges the state is miscalculating judicial wage increases.

A possible migrant detention facility within two hours of San Francisco has some lawmakers concerned.

California prisons are supposed to give $200 to people upon release to help them in their first days of freedom. Many did not receive the full amount.

A wood framing company is accused of stiffing workers and the state $2.6 million. Two employees could face penalties and jail if convicted.

George Gascón and Pamela Price were California's best known 'progressive' district attorneys. They lost their offices in 2024 when voters backed a more traditional approach.

A Garrison Project and CalMatters analysis of the Racial Justice Act found about a dozen successful cases in which judges took action on racial bias in the legal process.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s bachelor’s program offers new opportunity to people incarcerated at maximum-security Pelican Bay State Prison

Other states, including Nevada, are deleting references to slavery in their constitutions and banning forced prison labor. California voters rejected that path when they turned down Prop. 6.