Last November, 64 percent of California voters approved Proposition 57, which allows for the early release of so-called “non violent” offenders from state prison. Ahead of the vote, one of the biggest critics of the proposition was Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, who criticized the proposal for the lack of …
Read More »Prop. 64 already affecting marijuana court cases in Merced County
A number of cases in Merced Superior Court must be reviewed after California voters last week passed Proposition 64, allowing recreational use of marijuana, authorities said Wednesday. In Merced County, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Law enforcement, elected officials oppose governor’s Prop. 57
Officials from Merced, Mariposa and Stanislaus counties came together Thursday to voice opposition to Proposition 57, the governor’s public safety and rehabilitation act. Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II … Click to Continue »
Read More »Law entorcement officials speak against Prop 57
Law enforcement and elected officials from Merced, Mariposa and Stanislaus counties speak against Prop 57, the governor’s public safety and rehabilitation act. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Crowell Elementary rally urges support of Prop. 55, Turlock bonds
Turlock teachers took to the streets Thursday morning to urge parents and passing motorists to vote for extending education taxes as part of a statewide push in support of Proposition … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno police blame Prop 47 for rise in robbery crimes
Police Chief Jerry Dyer says the city has seen a 30% increase in crimes, specifically robberies He explains why he says Prop 47 is to blame
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