http://www.scpr.org/news/law en-us © 2010 Southern California Public Radio KPCC 89.3, Southern California Public Radio Features and interviews focusing on law in Southern California, including criminal justice, from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. Features and interviews focusing on law in Southern California, including criminal justice, from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio contact@kpcc.org No Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:58:33 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Earl Ellis Green pleaded not guilty to first degree murder, but special circumstance allegations that come with his charge could send Green straight to death row. Earl Ellis Green pleaded not guilty to first degree murder, but special circumstance allegations that come with his charge could send Green straight to death row. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:58:06 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/10/31197/suspected-riverside-cop-killer-stand-trial-april/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio DNA taken from the mouth of Stephanie Lazarus so closely fit saliva from a bite mark on her alleged victim that "no one else" could have produced the match. DNA taken from the mouth of Stephanie Lazarus so closely fit saliva from a bite mark on her alleged victim that "no one else" could have produced the match. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:31:51 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/10/31193/lazarus-dna-results-could-not-be-doubled-100-milli/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio State Attorney General Kamala Harris secured $18 billion for California in what she calls "The California Commitment." State Attorney General Kamala Harris secured $18 billion for California in what she calls "The California Commitment." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:53:36 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/10/31191/california-ag-extracts-something-extra-big-banks/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A superior court judge granted San Bernardino County authorities a permanent injunction against a gang with deep roots in two violent gang factions. A superior court judge granted San Bernardino County authorities a permanent injunction against a gang with deep roots in two violent gang factions. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:17:54 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/09/31182/gang-injunction-imposed-gang-crips-bloods-connecti/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A 22-year-old Rialto man is in stable condition after being shot by police officers in what authorities say may have been an intentional confrontation. A 22-year-old Rialto man is in stable condition after being shot by police officers in what authorities say may have been an intentional confrontation. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:00:39 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/09/31181/rialto-man-shot-police-may-have-been-suicidal/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Consumer Watchdog has announced a suit against a long-term care insurance company, accusing it of cheating the elderly by making them jump through hoops. Consumer Watchdog has announced a suit against a long-term care insurance company, accusing it of cheating the elderly by making them jump through hoops. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 18:38:25 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/08/31175/watchdog-sues-insurance-company-allegedly-cheating/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio There was no mention of Prop 8 at the noon mass downtown at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Many parishioners were wary of mixing worship with politics. There was no mention of Prop 8 at the noon mass downtown at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Many parishioners were wary of mixing worship with politics. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:19:43 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/07/31169/la-catholics-react-prop-8-decision-many-catholics-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio “I can’t have any more surprises at Miramonte even though the police will do what they have to do and if there are no more - thank God," Deasy told reporters, shortly after LAUSD announced it would be replacing the entire staff at the school. “I can’t have any more surprises at Miramonte even though the police will do what they have to do and if there are no more - thank God," Deasy told reporters, shortly after LAUSD announced it would be replacing the entire staff at the school. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:00:05 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/07/31157/lausd-replace-entire-staff-miramonte-elementary/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A federal appeals court will announce its decision Tuesday on Proposition 8 - California’s ban on same-sex marriages. A federal appeals court will announce its decision Tuesday on Proposition 8 - California’s ban on same-sex marriages. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:53:32 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/07/31155/prop-8-federal-court-ruling/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The district is moving to fire at least two employees before they’ve been convicted. The district is moving to fire at least two employees before they’ve been convicted. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:00:05 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/07/31153/what-goes-decision-fire-lausd-teacher-theyre-convi/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Mountain yellow-legged frogs, long under threat from trout, people and disease, are getting new protections from state Fish and Game officials. Mountain yellow-legged frogs, long under threat from trout, people and disease, are getting new protections from state Fish and Game officials. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/06/31139/2-yellow-legged-frog-species-make-endangered-lists/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio People in an Alhambra neighborhood say the man who sheriff’s deputies believe committed lewd acts against children at Miramonte Elementary School is a loner. People in an Alhambra neighborhood say the man who sheriff’s deputies believe committed lewd acts against children at Miramonte Elementary School is a loner. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:13:43 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/03/31115/2nd-miramonte-teacher-suspected-lewd-acts-against-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The receiver says he can finish the job soon, but he needs state lawmakers to pay the full $2.5 billion the promised for medical facilities. The receiver says he can finish the job soon, but he needs state lawmakers to pay the full $2.5 billion the promised for medical facilities. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 06:37:02 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/02/31082/refusal-fund-prison-construction-could-delay-end-f/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A lawsuit filed on behalf of a disabled Pasadena veteran denied benefits for her female spouse charges that the federal definition of marriage is unconstitutional. A lawsuit filed on behalf of a disabled Pasadena veteran denied benefits for her female spouse charges that the federal definition of marriage is unconstitutional. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:10:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/01/31071/pasadena-veteran-challenges-federal-defense-marria/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A federal judge has stopped a Walmart distribution center near Riverside from firing about a hundred employees who complained about workplace conditions. A federal judge has stopped a Walmart distribution center near Riverside from firing about a hundred employees who complained about workplace conditions. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:43:23 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/01/31078/judge-blocks-inland-empire-walmart-distribution-ce/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Los Angeles County dependency court officials could soon allow media and the public to attend proceedings that involve children. Los Angeles County dependency court officials could soon allow media and the public to attend proceedings that involve children. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/31/31056/judge-paves-way-public-and-media-have-access-la-co/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio An attorney for the family of 31-year-old shot to death by Downey police says department officials have ignored a pattern of excessive force and racial profiling. An attorney for the family of 31-year-old shot to death by Downey police says department officials have ignored a pattern of excessive force and racial profiling. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:02:03 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/27/31007/attorney-accuses-downey-pd-ignoring-excessive-forc/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The federal receiver in charge of California’s prison medical care says he won’t return control to the state before getting money to build new medical facilities. The federal receiver in charge of California’s prison medical care says he won’t return control to the state before getting money to build new medical facilities. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:39:07 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/27/31005/receiver-says-california-going-backward-prison-med/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A recent rash of brass instrument thefts at Southern California public schools has left many students idle in their band classes. A recent rash of brass instrument thefts at Southern California public schools has left many students idle in their band classes. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:34:35 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/27/30993/instruments-stolen-anaheim-school/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Department of Insurance in California has launched a fraud probe into Lap-Band surgery centers affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN advertising campaign, according to Aetna Insurance and the Department of Insurance. The Department of Insurance in California has launched a fraud probe into Lap-Band surgery centers affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN advertising campaign, according to Aetna Insurance and the Department of Insurance. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:06:17 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/27/30988/department-insurance-confirms-fraud-probe-lap-band/