On the Outside Prisoners Face Uncertain Future After Release Under State’S Realignment Law [8] by CHRIS MCGUINNESS
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NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY’S NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY > SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 > VOL. 19 NO. 27 > WWW.SANTAMARIASUN.COM AT THE MOVIES Operation Finale: 1 Going after Adolf [29] On the outside Prisoners face uncertain future after release under state’s realignment law [8] BY CHRIS MCGUINNESS Law enforcement sound off Concert pianist brings Westmont professor will NEWS on new bail reform law [10] MUSIC classics to Lompoc [22] ARTS read poetry in Orcutt [24] SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 VOL. 19 NO. 27 e-waste fter the California Legislature passed new prison realignment laws in 2011, the population numbers ELECTRONIC WASTE DISPOSAL in county jails changed, but so did the parole responsibilities of certain inmates released into I An estimated 70 percent of heavy metals in landfills Acounties from the state system. Since AB 109 was signed comes from discarded electronic items, also known as by Gov. Jerry Brown, Santa Barbara and SLO counties e-waste. These items contain other toxic materials, have worked to help those released re-enter public life in OUT ON THEIR OWN: After serving a 2 sentence in state prison, inmates released too. Below is an abbreviated list: a proactive way with programs for addiction and housing, under AB 109 must make a new life while and for preventing recidivism. For this week’s cover story, • Televisions • Computer Monitors hoping to connect to county resources. Chris McGuinness, staff writer for the Sun’s sister paper, • Printers • VCRs and DVD Players New Times, corresponded with a California inmate who will • Cell Phones • Fax Machines return to the Central Coast later this year once released. McGuinness also spoke with Santa • Microwaves • Modems and Routers Barbara and SLO county officials about what’s available for prisoners when they get out [8]. Bring your e-waste to the Santa Maria Regional Also this week, locals have feelings about the oncoming closure of Orchard Supply Landfill to be properly recycled or disposed of Hardware [7], county law enforcement is “guardedly optimistic” about new bail reform bill [10], the Lompoc Concert Association begins its 71st season with a concert pianist [22], a for free! Large quantities? Call for details. Westmont College professor will read his poetry in Orcutt [24], an artistic couple share their The Santa Maria Regional Landfill is located work at the Santa Maria Public Library [27], and Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose at 2065 E. Main St. dishes about her experience on a food-themed talk show [31]. 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