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Law officials in Orange County, Calif. say they’re worried about state plans to reduce the sentences of up ...

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, who is running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in a recall election, is criticizing the governor for a new rule that could shorten the sentences of 76,000 felons in California, including many who have committed violent crimes. The changes were approved this week by the state Office of Administrative Law and were scheduled to take effect Saturday, although officials say it will be months or years before any inmates are released. More than 63,000 inmates convicted of violent crimes will be eligible for good behavior credits that shorten ...

State corrections officials say the goal is to reward inmates who better themselves while critics fear the move could have serious consequences

Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died Wednesday in California. He was 80. Samuel Little, who had diabetes, heart trouble and other ailments, died at a California hospital, according to the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He was serving a life sentence for multiple counts of murder. California corrections department spokeswoman Vicky Waters said there was no sign of foul play, and his cause of death will be determined by a coroner. A career criminal who had been in...

LOS ANGELES — The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died Wednesday in California. He was 80. Samuel Little, who had diabetes, heart trouble and other ailments, died at a...