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School Bus Hijacker Given Parole After 39 Years

Jul 31, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

California Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday allowed parole for James Schoenfeld. The 63-year-old was convicted in 1976 along with his brother Richard and friend Fred Woods for the kidnapping of 26 school children as well as the bus driver.

Will California's Bullet Train Fly?

Jose Mario Fuderanan |

Jan 07, 2015 06:59 PM EST

It has been Gov. Jerry Brown's dream to have a high speed rail in California since he first took office three decades ago. With Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremonies in Fresno, the mega-project is finally on track.

California Allows Gun Seizure From People Deemed Dangerous

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 02, 2014 02:06 AM EDT

California Governor Jerry Brown on Tuesday said he signed a gun legislation that allows relatives to seek the seizure of guns from someone deemed dangerous, making California the first state to do so.

California Governor Jerry Brown (front) waits to speak at a news conference at the Cal OES State Operations Center in Mather, California, February 19, 2014.

California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Several Key Laws, Vetoes Others

Dan Weisman |

Oct 01, 2014 03:58 PM EDT

Prohibiting single-use plastic bags, letting relatives of mentally ill gun owners temporarily take away their guns and making juvenile sex offenders go to treatment were among controversial legislation signed into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown Tuesday.

Gov. Jerry Brown Vetoes Drone Bill That Requires Warrant Before Use

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 29, 2014 08:28 AM EDT

Democratic Governor Jerry Brown of California on Sunday has slammed the bill that will require law enforcement officials and agencies to secure warrants to use drones for surveys.

California Senators Pass Bill Prohibiting Inmate Sterilizations

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 20, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

California Senators passed a bill prohibiting sterilization of female inmates on Tuesday following reports that prison officials did not comply with the rules for securing consent for the procedure from the women.

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent charged of intoxication manslaughter

Former NFL Dallas Cowboys Josh Brent Released From Jail

Leo J. Magpayo |

Jun 16, 2014 08:32 PM EDT

Former National Football League (NFL) defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys Josh Brent has been released from jail and sent to a rehabilitation facility to serve 45 days for the treatment of substance abuse before being released.