A system designed to protect state inmates who wish to leave gangs has backfired, leading to increased violence fueled by ...

California's prison system faces rising violence from 'dropout' gangs. These gangs, formed by defectors from traditional gangs, operate in protective custody areas, contributing to a surge in prison ...

Nine reputed members of Salinas Acosta Plaza have been tied to 11 murder and 14 attempted murder cases along with robbery and ...

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The state's high court handed down a decision Monday that vacated court fines for an alleged prison gang leader, setting a ...

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