Dems took over the House, but not the Senate. California has a new governor, according to LA vote, as of press time, Tony Thurmond will lead public instruction and rent control laws will remain as they are:  just some of the highlights of the country’s midterm election November 6. ... read more »

Gov. Brown today signed two research-based criminal justice reforms to improve rehabilitation and reduce the odds of re-offending. Senate Bill 1391 prohibits 14- and 15-year-olds from being tried as adults in criminal court and subsequently sent to adult prison. The bill reverses laws passed in the 1990s that allowed for sentencing the youngest teens to the adult criminal justice system.   ... read more »

Los Angeles Sentinel June 2018 Endorsement Slate ... read more »

Calif. State Senator Holly Mitchell enjoys a candid moment with students at Marcus Garvey School in Los Angeles, Ca. during "Dr. Seuss' Read Across America" event. The event was hosted by Mother's In Action. (Photo by Kristina Dixon for Sentinel) ... read more »

During a press conference by the California Black Legislative Caucus on the state of Black California and how it has changed over the past 10 years, Sen. Holly J. Mitchell talks about the importance of encouraging Black students to achieve. ... read more / watch video »

The Sentinel caught up with Mitchell recently to talk about her role as a state senator, the challenges that come with overseeing a budget, and some of the new legislation going into effect January 1. ... read more »

Calif. State Senator Holly J. Mitchell goes one - on - one with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and L.A. Watts Times Newspaper. Mitchell sits down for an exclusive interview with managing editor Brandon I. Brooks. ... read more / watch video »

California Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed into law the first in a package of criminal justice-reform bills seeking to improve public safety, save taxpayers money and put greater emphasis on prevention, rehabilitation and maintaining family cohesion. ... read more »

Seized assets valued at less than $40,000 must be returned unless owner convicted  ... read more »

Moves CA toward treatment rather than punishment for sex trafficked juveniles    ... read more »

Taking a look into the leading ladies of the state. ... read more / view gallery »

Sen. Bob Huff and Sen. Holly J. Mitchell listen to testimony delivered by community stakeholders and advocates regarding homelessness, sex trafficking and foster care of homeless and exploited women at a “Women and Inequality; ... read more »

I am deeply disappointed that my bill to protect private property rights and the presumption that individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law was defeated on the Assembly floor Thursday following heavy lobbying by law enforcement on a 24/41 vote. ... read more »