Loophole in Sanctuary Law Lets Sheriffs Publicize Inmate Release InfoCalifornia's sanctuary law does have exceptions for seriously violent criminals but, for most inmates, here's the rule: "California law enforcement agencies shall not [provide] information regarding a person's release date...unless that information is available to the public." And, in most Bay Area counties, it is public. (2-22-19)
Bay Area Lawmaker Pushes for Increased Transparency for Catholic Confessions of Child AbuseState senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) wants to require priests who have knowledge of an incident of child abuse to be required to report it to authorities -- even if that information was divulged during confession. Melissa Caen reports. (2-21-19)
Talking Politics: Newsom Shines / Trump's EmergencyPhil Matier and Melissa Caen are joined by former Assembly speaker and S.F. mayor Willie Brown for a lively discussion of two big stories from another wild week in politics. (2-17-19)