The issue of Los Angeles County's Zero-Bail Initiative is a hot one. Proponents argue that the program is successful since people who cannot typically afford bail are not forced to stay in jail because of their finances. Detractors argue that the Zero-Bail Policy eliminates the deterrent necessary to ensure suspects report to the court at [...]
On Sunday, January 7th, a hit-and-run was reported at the intersection of Sand Canyon Rd. and Soledad Canyon Rd. in Canyon Country. The victim was driving a blue Hyundai when she said she was hit by another motorist driving a silver Nissan. The victim said that after the collision, the other driver took off. She [...]
Happy New Year! New years tend to bring new laws in California, and below is a list of some important ones. Medical Privacy A significant loophole in the protection of your privacy is now closed. AB 352 ensures that companies that manage electronic health records must protect health records that are related to abortions, gender-affirming [...]
This past Monday, December 11th, a judge in OC declined to issue a preliminary injunction that would have halted Los Angeles County's zero bail initiative. 29 separate cities, as well as several organizations (including SCV Bail Bonds), have petitioned the judge in an effort to correct what is seen as a problematic bail overhaul. If [...]
More retail thefts occurred at the mall in Santa Clarita, this time two in one day. Just after 5 pm Tuesday, Kohl's on Valencia Blvd. had about $2,000 dollars worth of merchandise stolen by two suspects, a male and female, who were seen escaping in a gray SUV. About five minutes later, Macy's was hit [...]
On Sunday, October 29th, the Newhall office of the CHP received a call about a single-car crash on the 5 near Magic Mountain Parkway. After responding to the scene, a 24-year-old woman, suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, allegedly became combative with police and was arrested on suspicion of DUI and assaulting a [...]
Over the past few years, California has flirted with the idea of either outright getting rid of - or significantly altering the use of - the cash bail system by enacting zero bail programs. On the one side are critics who claim that it unfairly affects the poor who, since they cannot afford bail, are [...]
Bail reform has been one of the political goals of many state governments across the country - including California. While state efforts have been unsuccessful, local, county-level reforms do not need to be signed off on by the governor. As such, a zero-bail policy is now in effect in Los Angeles County. What a Zero-Bail [...]
Currently, deputies working out of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station are looking for suspects who are believed to have brandished a firearm during a smash-and-grab theft near Starbucks on Lyons Ave. According to reports, two suspects were witnessed smashing a car window and stealing phones and a laptop from inside. Apparently, one of the suspects [...]
Do you know someone who has been arrested and taken into custody on vandalism charges? Vandalism is covered under California Penal Code 594 PC and is described as maliciously damaging, defacing, or destroying another person's property. Vandalism is a crime that's frequently associated with gangs or other young people. However, with such a broad definition, [...]
