California Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to order the closure of several state beaches during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has drawn scrutiny and criticism from some members of the public who say the governor is exceeding his power by overriding local authorities. The criticism reached a peak when Newsom’s order closed several Orange County beaches earlier … Read more
As California enters its second month on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, some are protesting the state’s decision to keep a shelter-at-home order in place. In Sacramento, dozens of protesters assembled in front of the Capitol building last week after the California Highway Patrol issued demonstrators a permit. In a statement to Sacramento’s CBS13, … Read more
Can Gov. Gavin Newsom order local churches to close? Sacramento attorney Mark Reichel weighs in.
Police in Northern California have started allowing victims of sexual assault to collect their own evidence, which could lead to eventual legal challenges.
Business across California has ground to a halt as state officials work with health experts to stave off the coronavirus pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused businesses large and small to temporarily close as health officials encourage everyone to do their part to “flatten the curve.” Sacramento criminal defense attorney Mark Reichel says for … Read more
The Placer County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an apparent case of murder-suicide that allegedly involves an Assistant U.S. Attorney and his spouse. Authorities responded to a home in Granite Bay early Monday morning where AUSA Timothy Delgado, 43, lived with his 45-year-old wife. Officials with the sheriff’s department said on social media they were initially … Read more
A 74-year-old former police officer who is suspected of being the East Area Rapist has filed a motion through his attorneys that aims to avoid a lengthy criminal trial. In exchange for pleading guilty to certain offenses, Joseph DeAngelo — who is also suspected of being the Golden State Killer — has agreed to answer … Read more
A man held for nearly a month in the Sacramento County jail has filed a federal lawsuit alleging financial loss and damage to his reputation. Like all criminal defendants, Taylor Brophy was entitled to attend a hearing in a quick and timely manner after being arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence. But … Read more
A Valley Springs man is sentenced to one year in jail for a DUI crash that killed a young woman. Is the sentence fair? Mark weighs in.
The California Highway Patrol posted a photo on Facebook this week that showed a man being handcuffed and placed into a patrol car on suspicion of DUI — for the second time in a single day. Officers with the CHP’s Solano division reported arresting the 53-year-old Antelope man last weekend in the early morning hours. … Read more
A family in Orangevale is asking for answers after an unknown driver hit and killed their beloved German Shepard. Patron was a guardian, protector and member of the Gallico family, owner John Gallico told CBS13’s Rachel Wulff. He wants to know who was responsible for hitting and killing the beloved pet when it was trying … Read more
Mark spoke with CBS13 after an Olivehurst grandmother complained about a registered sex offender living near an area elementary school. Robyn Gorham said she was stunned to learn that several registered sex offenders were living just feet away from Cedar Lane Elementary School where her grandson is set to start classes. She used the Megan’s … Read more