People may get discouraged about their outlook in life when they are incarcerated. Prisoners are confined to a smaller space than at home and can’t see their families as often. It’s true that prison is supposed to be a punishment for crimes committed, but it doesn’t mean inmates are deprived of simple necessities. People who are serving jail time are ...

One of the hardest parts of release for felons is to encounter jobs that will allow them to enter society. Many employers make a criminal record check mandatory, and as criminal charges and convictions are public records, it is incredibly easy for prospective employers to deny employment due to an individual’s criminal record. There are many speed bumps that felons ...

On Monday, Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita is calling for the State of California to halt their “idiotic policies” which would release approximately 63,000 felons from prison into the streets. Garcia’s statement comes on the heels of California politicians wanting to release “dangerous” felons to allow for “safer prisons,” according to officials with Garcia’s Office. “Just when you think California ...

Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by the office of Senator Sharon Runner. Concerned about public safety in the wake of the death of Kathryn Steinle, Senator Sharon Runner, R-Antelope Valley, announced Thursday she is authoring legislation to close a loophole that allows dangerous felons back on our streets. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita ...