Bakersfield Man Admits to Aiming Laser at Sheriff's Helicopter, Faces Up to Five Years in Prison
Jesse Torres-Alonso from Bakersfield pled guilty to aiming a laser at a Sheriff's helicopter, a threat to air safety highlighted by a significant uptick in laser strike reports in 2023. He faces sentencing in May 2025 with possible hefty penalties.
Placer County DA to Host Community Meeting on Sexually Violent Predator Placement Amid Information Withholding Concerns
Community meeting scheduled by the Placer County DA's Office to discuss the placement of Sexually Violent Predator William Stephenson; concerns over information withholding by DSH and Liberty Healthcare.