This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact The Epoch Times Reprints.
California Assemblyman Juan Alanis, R-Modesto, speaks at a press conference where California Assemblymembers, law enforcement officials, and local representatives propose to put stricter fentanyl enforcement on the upcoming 2024 ballot, in front of the Capitol in Sacramento on June 6, 2023. Courtesy of Assembly Republican Caucus
A California lawmaker who has vowed to keep sex offenders in jail recently introduced a bill aimed at prohibiting child sex offenders from receiving early release credits.
Assembly Bill 1898, authored by Assemblyman Heath Flora, who represents the northern San Joaquin Valley, aims to prevent early prison release for those serving time for certain serious crimes such as creating, sharing, or possessing sexual images of someone under 18.
Sophie Li is a Southern California-based reporter covering local daily news, state policies, and breaking news for The Epoch Times. Besides writing, she is also passionate about reading, photography, and tennis.
