They left prison gangs, but is that a good thing? Also, Newsom's State of the State speech and more big stories.

A system designed to protect state inmates who wish to leave gangs has backfired, leading to increased violence fueled by ...

California's prison system faces rising violence from 'dropout' gangs. These gangs, formed by defectors from traditional gangs, operate in protective custody areas, contributing to a surge in prison ...

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