Mandatory prison bills die in California committee
Legislation by State Sen. George Deukmejian to require prison terms for most felonies failed in the Criminal Justice Committee. The measure would limit judge discretion and would not apply when extraordinary circumstances exist. The hearing ended with a 2-to-1 vote, two absentees also opposing. Deukmejian argued the bill would keep violent offenders off the streets, while supporters cited public safety and law-enforcement needs.
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Diamond Lane project ends after key vote
SACRAMENTO AP A bill to extend the Diamond Lane project on the Santa Monica to downtown Los Angeles freeway was killed after Assemblyman Mike Antonovich led a 7-7 committee vote. Democrats opposed the measure, while supporters cited reduced congestion and lower emissions. The governor’s transportation director Adriana Gianturco said evaluation after one year and a delay for a San Diego Freeway Diamond Lane. She noted limited success and a rise in minor accidents.
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Bill would channel 21 million to cities for crime prevention grants
The proba tion subsidy program, he said, has yielded no better crime reduction results. Deukemjian proposed directing 21 million to cities and counties to fund grants aimed at catching young offenders before they harden into a life of crime.
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Bradley calls for housing and schools to curb urban crime
Bradley argues jobs and stable housing, schools, and community guidance are needed to reduce crime in black neighborhoods. He cites juvenile gangs, unemployed youth, and stressed residents as drivers of insecurity, linking high housing costs and poverty to crime.
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Legislature rejects plan to extend early childhood program
A Senate Education Committee vote of 38 to 0 defeated Assemblyman Vasconcelos D San Jose measure to expand Wilson Riles reform for early education to all elementary grades from kindergarten to third grade. The bill offered no new money and would have allowed schools to use ECE funds in future budgets for chosen grades.
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