Support A.B. 1210 – Diversify the Parole Board
This morning I’m scheduled to testify before the Senate Public Safety Committee in support of AB 1210 (Ting). The proposition is to diversify the parole board by including commissioners with
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Testimony at the San Quentin Hearing Wraps Up
Finally, I have a moment away from grading to provide some updates, and the news from CDCR are not good. The last 14 days have seen 104 cases, including 80
San Quentin Evidentiary Hearing: Day 1 Recap
Please follow the thread above for a summary of today’s hearing, including some photos and links. I have a few observations to add to the recap. First is that the
Evidentiary Hearing in Quentin Cases to Begin Thu 9am via Zoom
As regular followers of the blog probably recall, the CA Supreme Court ordered to remand Von Staich to the Marin Superior Court, where Judge Geoffrey Howard will be presiding over
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Some of us are decades past the age in which we could contort and pretzel ourselves under towels on deck. The pools are open - let’s have some decent changing rooms too.
Read MoreThe city is 80% vaccinated. I can’t imagine that changing out of my wet, chlorinated bikini in private after an hour in chlorine is putting anyone in danger. UTIs and rashes are health outcomes too,...
Read MoreHey @sfrecpark: When do you think we will be able to change our clothes with some dignity after getting out of the pool?
Read More@davedisasterman @doritmi Heh! Try both and tell me what you think.
Read MoreNew book on the way! Featuring my chapter about how @DxEverywhere open rescuers marshal their own criminal prosecutions for animal liberation.
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