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The County of Solano Announces An Employment Opportunity Deputy Public Defender I – IV (Salary range $61,539 to $133,915) Recruitment #11-313100-01 Opening Date: 11/23/2011 3:30:00 PM Closing Date: 12/16/2011 5:00:00 PM Contact Information: Sheila McShane 707 784 6183 Type of Recruitment: Open ... See original here: California – Employment Opportunity: Solano County Deputy Public Defender I – IV

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Imagine this scenario unfolding: You own a small bakery. You've spent your entire life crafting the perfect cupcake recipe. Due to the formula's success, you've had to hire an apprentice to help you out. For a few years, he's happy to help you create your masterful cupcakes. Since he's helping you bake, you end up giving him the...

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SNBC – November 28, 2011 A Denver-area sheriff has been sued by a deaf couple who claim deputies failed to provide a sign-language interpreter for 25 days — from the moment the two were approached over ... The rest is here: No interpreter: Sheriff sued by deaf man held 25 days

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The Sacramento Bee – Marisa Lagos – November 26, 2011 We wrote on Sunday about the impact individual prosecutors could have on the success of Gov. Jerry Brown’s realignment plan – particularly Los Angeles County District ... Here is the original post: California prison recidivism problem stirs debate

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By Kurtis Alexander – The Fresno Bee – Nov. 25, 2011 In another sign that Fresno County is struggling to manage more criminals, the sheriff has ordered that state parole violators no longer will be held ... Read more here: California – No room in Fresno Co. Jail for parole violators

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Conservative Justice Antonin Scalia has led the charge in reversing convictions, citing the 6th Amendment and the right to challenge witnesses. For him there are no shades of gray. By David G. Savage, The Los Angeles ... Here is the original post: The Supreme Court’s unlikely friend to criminals

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrol cars will be outfitted with computer systems used in Iraq that will enable deputies to respond to calls faster and get data on suspects instantly. By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles ... Here is the original post: Sheriff’s deputies to get battlefield-tested technology

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What Was He Supposed to Do? Read more: What Was He Supposed to Do?

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The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has earmarked an additional 15 550 square kilometres of land for conservation. The land will be brought under protected landscapes management arrangements under a new project which is designed to conserve biodiversity. Read the original here: Namibia: More Land for Conservation

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The Australian government says it plans to establish the world's largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea. View post: Australia plans huge marine reserve in Coral Sea