Crime Analyst Projects Record-Low U.S. Murder Rate for 2026
Crime analyst Jeff Asher forecasts that the 2026 U.S. murder rate will reach an unprecedented low, potentially ranging from 3 to 3.8 per 100,000 individuals. This... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Treatment Program Confusion Leads Clients to Miss Progress Hearings, Lack Required Paperwork
Judge Kira Rubin addressed procedural discrepancies at the Central Justice Center concerning Phoenix House, an addiction treatment program, after numerous clients... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Indigent, Unhoused Man Nearly Faces 30 Days in Jail Over Unaffordable Program Fee
Judge Alma Hernandez granted an unhoused defendant an additional 30 days to enroll in a court-ordered treatment program, following an acknowledgment by his defense... Read more.
Court Watch: Victim of Attempted Murder Claims Daughter’s Abuse at Sentencing
A sentencing hearing in Orange County Superior Court for an individual convicted of attempted murder featured the victim's daughter publicly denying allegations... Read more.
Orange County Judge Denies Immediate Warrant Bid, Citing Mental Health Access
A Santa Ana judge rejected a prosecutorial request to immediately issue a bench warrant for a woman charged with robbery, citing the need to preserve her access... Read more.
Santa Ana Sentencing Exposes Family Rift as Daughter Defends Convicted Attacker
An attempted murder sentencing hearing in Santa Ana presented conflicting narratives regarding alleged abuse. The victim accused the convicted individual of abusing... Read more.
House Discharge Petition Seeks Vote on Dream and Promise Act Amid Uncertainty for Dreamers and TPS Holders
WASHINGTON — As legal protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants continue to narrow, a new congressional...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Release for Accused in Recovery Despite Defense Warning He Could Lose Child Custody and Treatment Placement
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Paul K. Richardson denied a request to reduce bail for an accused man facing a probation violation, maintaining the $10,000 amount.... Read more.