Vote NO on Prop 25

A few years ago, SB10 was passed in an attempt to replace cash bail with a different system that was designed to replace the bail industry. The bill would do so by incorporating the use of computer algorithms which would be used to determine an arrestee's candidacy for release. The algorithm would take into account a variety of information about the arrestee and tell the police whether or not the individual should be held in custody. Aside from the algorithm, the power of judges would be incr...
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Santa Clarita Bail Bonds During a Pandemic

Santa Clarita Bail Bonds During a Pandemic
We're all living in uncertain times right now. With the exception of a few relatively low-population counties, a lot of us are under orders to stay at home. Any errands or other activities that put you in contact with other people should be significantly limited. So where does that leave suspects and defendants when it comes to Santa Clarita bail bonds? A slew of prisoners was released from jail earlier in the year, as the current system has many prisoners in close contact with one another. I...
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Man Sought by Deputies After Lancaster Assault

Man Sought by Deputies After Lancaster Assault
Police are asking for the help of the public to identify a suspect in an altercation that took place in a Lancaster Starbucks. According to reports the assault happened at the Starbucks on West Avenue. According to police, two baristas at the location reported that the man punched an employee when he was told he needed to be wearing a mask. Reports came in to the deputies later on that the tip jar had possibly been stolen by the suspect, though at the time of the report police were unable to ...
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