Orange County Supervisors Jump Into Street Crime Debate

Orange County Supervisors Jump Into Street Crime Debate

A majority of OC supervisors supported a contentious state ballot measure today, arguing that Proposition 36 would reduce street crimes and bring back penalties for repeat offenders as one of their colleagues argued they were going back to a state of mass incarceration.  California voters will get a chance in November to weigh in on Prop. 36 which if approved would force people charged with certain drug possession crimes into rehab or serve jail…

Fresno County Board of Supervisors District 3 square off in debate

The candidates for Fresno County Board of Supervisors District 3 seat, current city councilmember Luiz Chavez and incumbent Sal Quintero, talked about policies, plans and changes they seek to make during a candidate forum on Monday, Oct. 7.The forum, which was presented by Fresnoland, Valley Public Radio, the League of Women Voters, the Maddy Institute at Fresno State and CMAC, gave both candidates a chance to share the concerns they have regard…