Marie Alvarado-Gil – California Globe

Rural Public Safety Enhancement Bill Moves Forward in the Legislature

April 7, 2025 2:55 amApril 7, 2025 2:56 am

A bill aimed at enhancing rural public safety by expanding the definition of “peace officer” to include deputy sheriffs in Amador and Nevada counties continued to await placement in the Assembly this week following passage in the Senate. Senate Bill...

Violent Felony Expansion Bill Passes Assembly

August 27, 2024 2:45 amAugust 27, 2024 6:53 am

A bill that would expand the number of crimes to be classified as a violent felony, adding in rape of an intoxicated person, passed the Assembly on Monday with 59 votes in favor, with only Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision of...

Bipartisan Bill to Create Statewide Homeless Encampment Ban Introduced In Senate

February 7, 2024 12:25 pmFebruary 7, 2024 12:25 pm

A new bipartisan bill to ban homeless encampments from many public areas across the state was introduced in the Senate this week, with Republicans and Democrats coming together. Senate Bill 1011, jointly authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) and Senator...

New Bill To Prevent The Covert Release Of Sexually Violent Predators Into Communities

February 28, 2023 2:34 amFebruary 28, 2023 2:35 am

A bill to help prevent the covert releasing of Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) into communities across the state was formally introduced into the Senate on Monday. Senate Bill 832, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego) would aim to make...