A Merced Superior Court judge denied a motion Thursday to release jury contact information to the attorney of a Livingston police officer convicted in June of assaulting a man in … Click to Continue »
Read More »California wardens retire amid prison abuse, suicide claims
The wardens at California’s two major women’s prisons have retired amid allegations of pervasive problems at both institutions, including sexual abuse of female inmates at one prison and suicides at the other. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim claims sexual abuse by Los Banos teachers in civil suit
Gary A. Bettencourt, Dusty Norris facing criminal charges of sexual relationships with underage students Victim claims to have met Bettencourt through a drama club, Norris through class Call from Bettencourt reportedly led victim to realize magnitude of relationships … Click to Continue »
Read More »Report details sex crime claims involving teacher-turned-police officer
Dusty Norris accused of sexual contact with two high school girls Norris was arrested Wednesday He briefly appeared in court Monday, but did not enter plea … Click to Continue »
Read More »Supervisors reject claims from family of inmate beaten to death
Alejandro Vega beaten in jail dormitory, found dead Sept. 20 Six fellow gang members accused of murder Vega’s parents file claims for unlimited damages, which were rejected by board … Click to Continue »
Read More »PG&E Claims Damaged Pipeline Had Been Checked and Evaluated Multiple Times
Six people remain hospitalized on Sunday night following Friday’s massive gas line explosion in Northwest Fresno. PG&E crews are getting ready to repair that damaged 12-inch gas transmission pipeline at the Fresno County Peace Officers Range, and said it is waiting for the California Public Utilities Commission to remove the …
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