Calif. Inmate Realignment Puts Pressure On County Jails
SANTA ANA (AP) — The jails in Riverside County east of Los Angeles were finally catching up with the region’s rapid growth when state lawmakers passed legislation that assigned thousands of inmates who would have gone to prison to their local lock-ups instead.
Sheriff Stan Sniff says in the past five months the county has released 1,500 other offenders early to make room.
For more than half of California’s 58 counties, that situation is compounded by prior court-ordered caps on their jail populations.
Since the law took effect Oct. 1, there have been several instances of released inmates committing new offenses and anecdotal reports of rising property crimes.
But law enforcement agencies say it’s too soon to tell if those cases equal a trend and the full picture probably won’t emerge for a year.
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Expert Tips On Choosing A School Amid Rising College Costs
STUDIO CITY (CBS) — With student debt reaching the $1 trillion mark, it’s no wonder why there’s growing concern about tuition costs at higher education institutions.
On Saturday, college expert and author Lynn O’Shaughnessy appeared on KCAL9 News to discuss this and more.
This month, the second edition of “The College Solution,” is expected to be released. It’s aim is to assist parents and students alike as they decide on a school.
For more information, visit The College Solution online.
Blackpool 1-2 West Ham
Ricardo Vaz Te fires West Ham into the Premier League with a dramatic late winner in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
Motorcyclist killed in Chatsworth crash
A 28-year-old motorcycle rider who crashed into the back of a Jeep Wrangler in Chatsworth died early today.
Man In His 20s Found Dead Near Beverly Center
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Police Saturday were investigating an early morning murder near the Beverly Center.
The gruesome discovery was made around 1:40 a.m. in the 300 block of North Orlando Avenue, according to police.
Investigators say a man believed to have been in his 20s was found dead in the street of multiple stab wounds.
Paramedics initially had thought the man had been struck by a vehicle.
No further information has been released.
Olympic soil removed ‘for safety’
Extensive rainfall forces Olympic organisers to strip 15cm of waterlogged soil from the equestrian arena in south-east London.
Computers Abort Private Rocket Launching to Space Station
The launch of a rocket owned by the private company SpaceX and carrying cargo for the International Space Station was aborted at the last second early Saturday.
Benni brace seals title
Benni McCarthy scored a brace to seal the Premier Soccer League title for the Buccaneers in their victory over Golden Arrows.
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Campaign begins for Olympic path
A campaign is started to open up a 26-mile pedestrian route alongside the Lea River in time for the Olympics.
Lakers, Clippers, Kings, And Cars Crowd Downtown LA
LOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) — A perfect storm of sports is headed to Los Angeles. And there could be as much competition for downtown traffic lanes and parking spots as there is inside Staples Center.
On Saturday the Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Clippers take on the San Antonio Spurs in back-to-back NBA playoff games at Staples.
Then on Sunday the real traffic trouble comes as the NHL’s Kings will host the Phoenix Coyotes on the same day that the Amgen Tour of California cycling race will bring a shutdown of downtown streets, including those surrounding the Staples Center.
City and Staples officials are telling Kings fans on Sunday to arrive before 9 a.m., three hour before start time, and urging fans all weekend to take public transportation if at all possible.
Hockey fans are being asked to park north of Staples Center and cycling fans south of L.A. Live.
For parking information and a list of street closures, visit NHL.com.
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