Don Thompson

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Panel OKs 2 percent raise for California officials

Don Thompson · June 20, 2014 11:25 pm

Audit seeks investigation of inmate sterilizations

Don Thompson · June 19, 2014 6:02 pm

Lawmakers OK last-minute solar deal in budget

Don Thompson · June 19, 2014 1:06 am

California to award funds for wildfire prevention

Don Thompson · June 17, 2014 11:36 pm

Firearms checks sought after Santa Barbara rampage

Don Thompson · June 11, 2014 9:45 pm

California plans death row mental health unit

Don Thompson · June 11, 2014 1:25 am

In this photo taken Monday, June 9, 2014, an inmate is moved after a session with a psychologist at the the mental health unit at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, Calif. Lawmakers working on the state budget are debating whether California should emphasize treatment over incarceration particularly for the mentally ill. Democrats in both the Senate and the Assembly are seeking additional money for mental health courts and other facilities to aid the mentally ill and substance abuse offenders.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Mental health becomes key in corrections budget

Don Thompson · June 10, 2014 9:40 pm

High court won’t hear California’s prison appeal

Don Thompson · June 9, 2014 10:07 pm

California spends $2.5 million on inmate artists

Don Thompson · June 6, 2014 6:39 pm

Primary imperils some legislative comeback bids

Don Thompson · June 4, 2014 9:52 pm

CHP looks into allegations of firefighter behavior

Don Thompson · May 30, 2014 7:10 pm

Central Sierra river may win increased protections

Don Thompson · May 30, 2014 1:24 am