Compassion Prison Project: An Inside Look at Trauma Talks Workshop at Valley State Prison
By Ghostwrite Mike and The Mundo Press CHOWCHILLA, CA – Afflicting young people under the age of…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Bail Reduction for Man Going through Necessary Steps and Mental Health Treatment
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Kellee C. Westbrook late last week…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Grieving Accused’s Request for Temporary Release to Attend Brother’s Funeral
By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – A Black man facing sentencing for vandalism, theft, and possession of…
COURT WATCH: Prior Criminal History Hurts Man Asking to Be Released to Care Facility – Judge Said Man Likely to Continue ‘Violent Behavior’
By Audrey Sawyer and Felecia Johnson WOODLAND, CA – A man here in Yolo County Superior Court…
Governor Seeks to Address Homelessness through Behavioral Health System and More Mental Health Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Diego – This week, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a 2024…
Judge Sends Man to Jail Despite Defense Claim It Was ‘Rare Case’
By Amy Berberyan VENTURA, CA – During a hearing and sentencing trial last week in Ventura County…
Man Charged with Domestic Abuse Released to a Substance Abuse Treatment Program
By Anna Olsen PLEASANTON, CA – Defendant Roberto Mike Munoz was released on level three supervision upon…
Failures of Criminal Justice System Dealing with Substance Disorders – 65% of Incarcerated Have Substance Disorder
By Eshita Seshadri NEW YORK, NY – The cycle of addiction and incarceration has revealed the failures…
Judge Orders Man to Substance Abuse Treatment Over Prison – Says He ‘Wants Folks to Succeed’
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- In a pre-preliminary hearing here Friday, Merced County Superior Court Judge Brian…
Judge Initially Hesitant to Release Woman from Custody and into Drug Treatment Program, Citing Concerns of Compliance
By Alexander Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – Alameda County Superior Court, Dept. 13, Wednesday appeared to have found…
More Than Just One Question for Defendant in SF Hearing
By Elena Rawlinson SAN FRANCISCO, CA –– San Francisco Superior Court Judge Gail Dekreon oversaw a hearing…
California Capitol Watch: New Mental Health/Addiction Laws
By Eric Gelber In this, the second edition of California Capitol Watch, we will look at two…
Hoping for Substance Abuse Treatment, Defendant Nets 8+ Years in Prison
By Shwetha Krishnakumar FRESNO – Nathaniel Orozco’s attorney said the defendant here in Fresno Superior Court needed…
Defendant Hopes to Remove Past Convictions in Order to Gain Real Estate License
By Nikki Suzani SACRAMENTO – Apparently, the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office is unforgiving—at least that’s the view…
