The Board of Supervisors has ordered a report, on a motion by Supervisors Michael Antonovich, on how the county can ensure victims of misdemeanor crimes receive restitution in the same manner as victims of felonies. “The public was very misled by proponents of Proposition 47 just as we were all misled...

This story is the first of two that will look at the various thus-far impacts of AB 109 and Proposition 47 with respect to law enforcement and the criminal justice system in Los Angeles County. The second part will take a more local look at the impact, including potential links to a rise in crime some...

There are several reasons why our society is so out of whack with common sense that leads to rules whereby the good people are the ones paying the majority of the bills. One big reason is that voters render themselves ignorant of the “pro” and “con” facts and do not do diligent research. This,...