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Doris Matsui introduces bills on public health and rare disease research

Rep. Doris Matsui shared updates on two legislative initiatives aimed at restoring public health funding and advancing rare disease research between November 18-20, while also reminding Californians about healthcare enrollment deadlines through...

By Sacramento Standard | Nov 20, 2024

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Los Angeles man pleads guilty to money laundering conspiracy

Daniel Hooker, a 35-year-old resident of Los Angeles, has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

By Sacramento Standard | Nov 15, 2024

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Assistant U.S. Attorney named district officer for California's November elections

By Sacramento Standard | Oct 23, 2024

U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert has appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin C. Khasigian as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the Eastern District of California for the upcoming November 5 general election. This appointment is part of the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program aimed at overseeing complaints related to voting rights, threats against election officials, and election fraud.

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Grove criticizes Newsom's plan amid debate over California oil price legislation

By Sacramento Standard | Oct 11, 2024

Senator Shannon Grove of Bakersfield has expressed her opposition to Assembly Bill X2-1, which recently passed the Senate Floor. The bill, backed by Governor Newsom, proposes that state bureaucrats could require refineries to maintain a minimum level of gasoline reserves or face penalties up to one million dollars per day. According to Senator Grove, this measure will lead to increased gasoline costs and potential shortages as refineries focus on meeting reserve requirements.

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Former Arvin High employee sentenced for explosives conspiracy

By Sacramento Standard | Oct 9, 2024

Angelo Jackson Mendiver, a former campus security supervisor at Arvin High School in Bakersfield, has been sentenced to two years in prison. The sentencing follows his involvement in conspiring to manufacture and deal explosive materials, mailing explosive devices, and making false statements to FBI agents. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced the sentencing.

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Fresno woman convicted for role in trafficking fentanyl with M30 King

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 30, 2024

A federal jury in Fresno has found Alma Lucia Garza, 23, guilty of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The verdict was announced by U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert on Friday after a four-day trial.

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Accountability act for children's treatment signed into law by Governor Newsom

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 27, 2024

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has announced that her legislation, Senate Bill 1043, known as the Accountability in Children’s Treatment Act, has been signed into law by Governor Newsom. The bipartisan bill is sponsored by celebrity advocate Paris Hilton and her nonprofit organization 11:11 Media Impact. It aims to enhance the welfare of California's youth in treatment programs.

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Governor signs Sen. Grove's bill on student mental health resources

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 27, 2024

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has announced that her legislation, Senate Bill 1063 (SB 1063), has been signed into law by Governor Newsom. The bill aims to provide additional mental health resources for students by adding QR codes to the back of student ID cards, enabling easier access to these resources.

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New law increases penalties for child sex buyers in California

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 26, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1414 (SB 1414), authored by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), into law. This bill increases the penalty for soliciting or purchasing a child for sex from a misdemeanor to a felony, with the condition that 16 and 17-year-olds must be proven victims of human trafficking.

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Aryan Brotherhood member sentenced to life for murder related to racketeering

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 24, 2024

Jason Corbett, 52, of Paradise, was sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.

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Sacramento hosts third annual diversity career fair for legal professionals

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 21, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For the third year running, the Sacramento Region Diversity Career Fair, held Sept. 21, 2024, connected employers with diverse legal candidates for future and current job openings in the greater Sacramento area. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California, the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, the UC Davis School of Law, and the Federal Bar Association Sacramento Chapter made the joint announcement following today’s event.

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Senators team up with companies for fire relief efforts

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 20, 2024

Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) and Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) partnered with Crystal Geyser Roxane LLC and CityServe to deliver water to the Line and Bridge Fire victims and first responders. This morning, the water was delivered to a CityServe warehouse in Corona, where it will be stored and distributed to those in need.

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Fresno man indicted for receiving child pornography

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 20, 2024

A federal grand jury returned an indictment Thursday against Darren Keith Sever, 55, of Fresno, charging him with receipt of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

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Bakersfield man indicted on multiple firearms charges

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 4, 2024

FRESNO, Calif. — On Aug. 29, 2024, a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Robert Lawrence Hunt, 40, of Bakersfield, with being a felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm, and manufacturing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

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Justice Department investigates alleged staff sexual abuse at two CA women's prisons

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 4, 2024

The Justice Department announced today the initiation of an investigation into the conditions at two prison facilities operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR): Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla and the California Institution for Women in Chino.

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Fresno man pleads guilty to distributing counterfeit M30 fentanyl pills

By Sacramento Standard | Sep 3, 2024

FRESNO, Calif. — Horacio Torrecillas Urias Jr., 23, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to distribution of fentanyl and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

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Senate passes bill increasing penalties for child sex buyers

By Sacramento Standard | Aug 31, 2024

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 1414 (SB 1414), has passed through the California State Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. SB 1414 aims to increase penalties for those who purchase children for sex, addressing the issue of sex trafficking.

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Bill increasing penalties for child sex buyers moves to Senate for final vote

By Sacramento Standard | Aug 30, 2024

Senator Shannon Grove’s Senate Bill 1414 (SB 1414) has passed the Assembly Floor and is now moving to the Senate for a final vote. The bill aims to address the crime of sex trafficking by increasing penalties for those who purchase children for sex.

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Montague woman sentenced to over eight years for possession of child pornography

By Sacramento Standard | Aug 30, 2024

Shasta Lea Schnittker, 42, of Montague, was sentenced on August 26 by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to eight years and one month in prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

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Bill requiring transparency in children's treatment heads to governor's desk

By Sacramento Standard | Aug 28, 2024

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has announced that her bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 1043, known as the Accountability in Children’s Treatment (ACT) measure, has successfully passed through the California State Legislature and is now awaiting the Governor's signature. The bill is sponsored by celebrity advocate Paris Hilton and her nonprofit organization, 11:11 Media Impact.