Governor Newsom's May Revision budget proposal includes reforms to CEQA to cut bureaucratic red tape on housing development, but counties are frustrated with the lack of additional homelessness funding.
Ajay Dev's conviction was overturned after 16 years due to a series of legal errors, mishandling of evidence, and newly surfaced facts that challenged the credibility of his accuser, highlighting the difficulties in undoing a wrongful conviction in California's justice system.
Emily Salisbury, Director of the Utah Criminal Justice Center, discusses how women are the fastest-growing population in U.S. carceral systems and the importance of trauma-informed assessments and policies that treat people with dignity.
The proposed Davis city budget for 2025-2027 fails to adequately address financial concerns, with a lack of investment in road and bike path maintenance, a lack of funds to cover past commitments to retirement benefits, and a lack of transparency in long-term financial forecasting.
Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Daniel Lurie are both pushing policies that criminalize homelessness, while the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is cutting funding for organizations that advocate for homeless people.