Federal Government Could Award New Contracts to Private Prisons Detaining Immigrants in California
As early as today, the federal government could award new contracts to private prison companies to keep detaining thousands of immigrants in the state. But advocates say that's an effort to undermine a new California law targeting prisons for profit just days before it takes effect.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero
State Attorney General Argues Against Releasing Police Misconduct Records
The California Attorney General's Office on Thursday argued before a panel of three appellant judges that turning over misconduct and other records about officers employed by local agencies would be an "enormous burden" for the state department of justice.
Reporter: Alex Emslie
Los Angeles Pop Up Store Benefits Refugees
Thoroughly sick of holiday season consumerism and buying things for people who already have plenty of stuff? In Los Angeles, a British charity has opened a pop up store where you can use your shopping impulse to help some of the world’s most desperate people.
Reporter: Molly Peterson
Not Much Mention of California at Democratic Debate in Los Angeles
Thursday night's Democratic presidential debate was held in Los Angeles, but there wasn't much mention of California and issues central to the Golden State, such as housing and homelessness.
Reporter: Jeremy Siegel
Midnight Deadline to Sign Up for Covered California
The clock is ticking for Californians who don't have health insurance and want to be covered starting January 1 through the state's insurance marketplace.
Guest: Peter Lee, Executive Director of Covered California