Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday plans to propose a new parole board process that could clear a path for more prisoners to have their sentences shortened. The new regulations would in effect codify a ...

The case of David Funston, a convicted child molester who was granted elderly parole, has raised questions about what led to the decision and how the parole board hearing process works.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking changes to the process that determines whether prisoners serving lengthy sentences or life ...