criminal justice

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Politics

What would Nathan Hochman do as California attorney general?

In a 70-minute interview, Nathan Hochman, a Republican former federal prosecutor, vows to end a "spiral of lawlessness" in California as he runs for attorney general. Hochman is seeking to finish in the top two in the June 7 primary against Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta.

By

Ben Christopher

• April 19, 2022

Lynette Hall, of Sacramento, stands with her daughter Gabrielle Knox, 9, as they attend a candlelight vigil held at Ali Youssefi Square in Sacramento on Monday, April 4, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others were injured after a shooting that occurred early in the morning on April 3rd. Photo by Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group

Justice

How was Sacramento shooting suspect out of prison?

Smiley Martin, one of the suspects in the Sacramento shooting, received a plea deal that allowed him to collect good conduct credits at a faster rate than someone convicted of a violent offense. His case illuminates the complex workings of California's criminal justice system and the contentious political debate.

By

Emily Hoeven

• April 13, 2022

Sacramento Police crime scene investigators place evidence markers on 10th street at the scene of a mass shooting that killed six and injured 12 in Sacramento on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Photo by Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group

WhatMatters

Sacramento shooting gets more complicated

Police announce a fourth suspect in connection with the April 3 Sacramento shooting, as the policy and political stakes intensify.

By

Emily Hoeven

• April 13, 2022

Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sheriff Scott Jones announced the arrest of a suspect in the Golden State Killer case in Sacramento on April 25, 2018. REUTERS/Fred Greaves

WhatMatters

After Sacramento shooting, a state prison release proposal is even more contentious

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. Good morning, California. It’s Monday, April 11. This is political reporter Ben Christopher filling in for Emily Hoeven, who will be back with you Tuesday. Timing is everything. Since the early months of the […]

By

Ben Christopher

• April 11, 2022

Oakland police officers walk through a crime scene outside the West Oakland BART station on Jan. 3, 2018. Photo by Gabrielle Lurie, San Francisco Chronicle via AP

Justice

From scandal to scrutiny: How intense citizen oversight reshaped Oakland police

A 22-year-old scandal exposing abuses by Oakland police resulted in a higher rate of complaints sustained against officers, and many are leaving the department amid the heightened scrutiny.

By

Nigel Duara

• April 6, 2022