Parole
Chowchilla Bus Kidnapper Wins Release From Prison
One of three men who kidnapped and hid a busload of California schoolchildren in a 1970s ransom attempt has gained his freedom from prison after 34 years.
3 Arrested After Concord High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash
A high-speed police chase that started when officers spotted a stolen vehicle in Concord Saturday night ended with a crash in Emeryville, a police lieutenant said early Sunday morning.
2 Arrested In Hillsborough Home Burglary
Police arrested a man and woman suspected of burglary and parole violations in Hillsborough on Wednesday.
Mass Murderer Charles Manson Denied Parole After Skipping Hearing
The 77-year-old had said he did not plan to attend the hearing Wednesday, even though it could be his last opportunity to ask for freedom.
State Officials Appeal Release Of Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapper
California officials are appealing a court order that called for the immediate release of one of three men convicted of kidnapping and burying a busload of schoolchildren in a 1970s ransom attempt.
Court Orders Release Of Chowchilla Bus Kidnapper
An appeals court has ordered that an infamous Chowchilla bus kidnapper be immediately released from prison, unless state officials appeal the decision.
East Bay Interfaith Community Encourages Employers To Hire Felons
A key part of the strategy is encouraging the so-called “ban the box” approach to hiring, which means employers don’t ask applicants to check the box indicating whether they’ve ever been incarcerated.
Sex Offender Arrested In Milpitas For Parole Violation
Milpitas police arrested a registered sex offender who was wanted for a parole violation Thursday night, police said.
Jaycee Dugard Sues Feds Over Handling Of Abductor
Attorneys for Jaycee Dugard filed a complaint Thursday against the United States government for what she alleges was negligent supervision of then-parolee Phillip Garrido.
Lawmaker Seeks California Parole Changes In Wake Of Dugard Case
Republican Sen. Ted Gaines said Wednesday he will introduce legislation intended to circumvent a 2008 California Supreme Court decision.


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