Category: County Watch
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UPDATE: Hollywood Icon Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead in Brentwood Home; LAPD Investigating Apparent Homicide; Son Named as Person of Interest
Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead inside their Brentwood home Sunday afternoon in what police are investigating as an apparent homicide. LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the probe as the entertainment world reels from the sudden loss of one of its most influential figures.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2025
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has acknowledged that it lacks written policies governing criminal affidavits and the authority of District Attorney Investigators. This absence raises significant concerns about legal standards, due process, and accountability in law enforcement, affecting both the public and defense processes within the county.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — December 14, 2025
On October 6, 2025, the Los Angeles Superior Court held a significant hearing in the case of People v. Giselle Farias Smiel without public access or proper notification. Advocates, including ADA support personnel, were excluded. This breach of transparency undermines First and Sixth Amendment rights, as well as ADA Title II protections, raising serious legal…
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The Public Has a Right to Know Whether Government Agencies Followed the Law Before Taking Someone’s Freedom.
Los Angeles and San Diego officials are under scrutiny for withholding public records related to the prosecution of Giselle Smiel, raising concerns over transparency and due process. Taxpayer-funded agencies are stalling information requests, undermining public trust in the justice system by obscuring the facts surrounding an arrest that severely impacts a citizen’s freedom.
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San Diego’s $30 Million Police Payout Over the Killing of 16-Year-Old Konoa Wilson: What Went Wrong, and What Comes Next?
San Diego’s record-setting $30 million settlement over the police killing of 16-year-old Konoa Wilson is more than a financial headline — it’s a warning sign. Despite five years of post-Floyd reforms, a teenager running away from gunfire was shot in the back by an officer who never issued a warning. As investigations stall and taxpayers…
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San Diego Sheriff Wants Up to $3 Billion for New Jails. Taxpayers Deserve Straight Answers First.
San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez is seeking up to $3 billion to replace the Vista Detention Facility and upgrade six county jails amid lawsuits, in-custody deaths, and Prop 36 overcrowding. Critics question whether taxpayers should fund massive construction before accountability and mental-health reforms are in place.
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LASD Expands Body-Worn Cameras in County Jails — But Santa Clarita’s Pitchess Facility Will Wait Until 2026
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced an expansion of body-worn cameras in the county jail system, starting in October 2025. However, the Pitchess Detention Center will not receive these cameras until mid-2026, raising concerns about equitable reform. Critics emphasize that cameras alone won’t address deeper systemic issues, and transparency remains vital.
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Bob Chesney to UCLA: Why the Bruins Just Landed the Perfect Builder for a Program Desperate for Stability
UCLA football has hired Bob Chesney, an experienced coach with a 132–51 record, to revitalize the struggling program after a 3–9 season. Known for his positive leadership style and ability to develop talent, Chesney aims to implement his proven system at UCLA, attracting recruits and fostering a winning culture.
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Stockton Mass Shooting at Child’s Birthday Party Raises the Question: When Will California Confront Its Public-Safety Crisis?
A child’s birthday party in Stockton became the scene of yet another mass shooting in a state that claims to lead the nation in gun safety. With four people dead — including three children — and eleven injured, the tragedy raises a hard question California’s leaders keep avoiding: Why does the state with the strictest…
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