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El Dorado County Probation Department Hosts Bread & Broth Adopt A Day
From South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., – August 20, 2026 – The El Dorado County Probation Department plays an important role in making the Lake Tahoe South Shore a great place to live for all community members. The department is committed to promoting public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative correctional practices. To help create a safe community and support people in improving their lives, its services include assistance with housing, employment, food, education, and mental health.
In addition to their professional duties, department members are encouraged to get involved and give back to the community by participating in blood drives and other charitable events. Bread & Broth is fortunate to be one of the nonprofit organizations the Department has selected as a charity it supports.
The local probation department also supports Bread & Broth for a personal reason: its connection to a former team member. According to Pat Adams, probation officer, the department hosts an Adopt A Day “in honor of Desiree and her love of Bread & Broth. She was an amazing person, and she lived life by helping others.”
According to Cindy Archer, the evening’s Bread & Broth Adopt A Day crew coordinator, “The team was helpful and easy to work with. Once they arrived, they got busy right away, despite the fact that only Pat had participated in a Monday Meal back in July 2025.” Joining Pat were first-time Adopt A Day Probation Department volunteers Brianne James, probation officer, and Kaci Smith, chief probation officer.
“I was honored to work alongside the Bread & Broth volunteer team at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall and serve the residents of South Lake Tahoe,” said Kaci. “On behalf of the El Dorado County Probation Department, thank you for the support you give to our community.”
According to the El Dorado County Probation Department website, the department strives to carry out its mission with accountability and compassion to create a safe community through changed lives. Hosting a hot, nutritious meal in an environment that treats all dinner guests with dignity and compassion is another way the department supports that mission.
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Orange County Probation Targets High‑risk Offenders in Latest AB 109 Sweep
From New Santa Ana.
Orange County Probation released a video highlighting recent AB 109 compliance checks, part of California’s Public Safety Realignment Act designed to supervise non‑violent offenders locally rather than sending them to state prison.
Ventura County Probation Juvenile Facilities Client Earns Two Associate Degrees While in Care
From Ventura County Probation Agency.
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — September 3, 2026 — A Ventura County Juvenile Facilities client recently reached a significant educational milestone, earning two Associate of Arts degrees from Oxnard College while in the care of Ventura County.
Alex earned degrees in Society, Human Behavior and Culture and Creative Arts and Humanities, completing both programs through his commitment to education while at the facility.
Ventura County Probation Back-to-School Event Supports Local Youth and Families
From Ventura County Probation Agency.
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — September 2, 2026 — Ventura County Juvenile Facilities recently hosted its 7th Annual Back-to-School Backpack Event, providing juvenile clients and their families with backpacks filled with essential school supplies ahead of the new school year.
County of Santa Cruz Board Recognizes Probation Supervision Week
PRESS RELEASE
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — July 23, 2026 — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed July 19-25 as National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week, recognizing the dedicated professionals who work every day to improve public safety while helping justice-involved individuals successfully reenter the community.
The Connector Newsletter – August 2026
California Probation Creating Safer Communities Through Accountability & Opportunity
In this issue of The Connector, read stories of hope and inspiration of how California Probation is helping create safer communities by focusing on holding justice-involved individuals accountable while helping them transition out of the system permanently through transformative and evidence-based rehabilitation. Probation Departments are a connector in the justice system, interlacing and maximizing the resources available within our systems and communities to reduce recidivism by carefully balancing direct human services and research-based interventions.
Placer County Probation Youth Experience Smoothie Bike Event
From Placer County Probation
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – July 6, 2026 – Youth at the Juvenile Detention Facility recently had the opportunity to participate in a fun, hands-on wellness activity using a Smoothie Bike, made possible through the collaboration of Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) staff and Probation officers.
San Diego County Probation Launches Mobile Service Centers to Expand Community Access
From San Diego County Probation
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. – June 29, 2026 – On May 28, 2026, the San Diego County Probation Department introduced the Mobile Probation Service Center (MPSC) to the County and to its residents.
San Diego County Probation Youth Discover Creative Pathways
From San Diego County Probation
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. – June 26, 2026 – Youth at San Diego County Probation’s Youth Transition Campus and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility are finding more than creative programs — they’re discovering real pathways back to community and opportunity.
Major Narcotics Seizure Stemming From Ventura County Probation Work
From Ventura County Probation Agency.
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — June 4, 2026 — What began as a routine probation contact turned into a multi‑agency narcotics seizure valued at over $2.1 million — thanks to the sharp instincts and investigative skill of Ventura County Probation Agency DPO II Monceaux.
San Diego County Probation Youth Take VR Auto Skills into a Working County Garage
From San Diego County Probation
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. – May 13, 2026 – Four young men at the East Mesa Youth Detention Facility spent three months learning automotive repair using virtual reality. This week, they stepped into a real garage to use those skills alongside County mechanics and help maintain County vehicles.
Creating Education Path for Incarcerated Youth: Partnership by Community College, San Mateo County Probation Department and Office of Education
SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. – April 4, 2026 – A program through the San Mateo County Community College District is leading students affected by the juvenile justice system into higher education, an over-decade model for interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline throughout the state.
A presentation on Project Change was given to the community college district’s Board of Trustees March 25, highlighting the impact the juvenile justice program has had for any young person who was arrested, detained or referred to probation before the age of 25.
To Tiffany Cauyong, the juvenile justice program was pivotal in transforming her time as an incarcerated youth into a passion and majoring in administration of justice.
“Project Change was essential in me bridging that gap between incarceration at such a young age and college,” Cauyong said to trustees. “At a young age, I was not aware, and it was a lot to navigate that whole process without any type of support.”
The Connector Newsletter – May 2026
California Probation Creating Safer Communities Through Accountability & Opportunity
In this issue of The Connector, read stories of hope and inspiration of how California Probation is helping create safer communities by focusing on holding justice-involved individuals accountable while helping them transition out of the system permanently through transformative and evidence-based rehabilitation. Probation Departments are a connector in the justice system, interlacing and maximizing the resources available within our systems and communities to reduce recidivism by carefully balancing direct human services and research-based interventions.
San Diego County Reentry Center Delivers Immediate Support After Prison Release
From San Diego County News Center.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. – April 30, 2026 – San Diego County Probation opened the Community Transition Center (CTC) 13 years ago as a centralized reentry program to support people immediately upon their release from prison. It remains the only program of its kind in California.
From Secure Track to On Track: An Imperial County Probation Success Story
EL CENTRO — This spotlight highlights the remarkable accomplishments of a justice-involved youth who entered juvenile hall following a serious offense and spent several years in the Secure Track Program. During this time, he demonstrated extraordinary resilience and initiative by enrolling full-time at Imperial Valley College, where he consistently maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher each semester.
Tulare County Probation Officers Help Unconscious Man During Transport
From Your Central Valley and Tulare County Probation.
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – April 9, 2026 – Two Tulare County Probation officers are being recognized for helping an individual who was experiencing a serious medical emergency.
The probation department said that deputy probation officers Vincent Rivera and Leidi Beltran were transporting two people who were under arrest.
Sacramento County Probation Received the 2025 Western States Information Network Region 1 Agency of the Year Award
From Sacramento County Probation.
Sacramento, Calif. – April 14, 2026 – The Sacramento County Probation Department received the 2025 Western States Information Network (WSIN) Region 1 Agency of the Year Award, recognizing the Department’s strong use of investigative resources, information-sharing systems, and officer safety tools.
The award reflects Sacramento County Probation’s continued commitment to public safety, coordinated enforcement efforts, and regional collaboration.
New Probation Van to Serve Remote Shasta County Communities
From Action News Now.
REDDING, Calif. — April 6, 2026 — The Shasta County Probation Department has launch[ed] a Mobile Probation Vehicle (MPV), which will bring supervision, treatment, and assessment services directly into communities across the county.
Covering more than 3,800 square miles, Shasta County includes many rural areas far from Redding. Officials say about 31% of individuals on adult probation live outside the county’s incorporated cities, and roughly 20% are experiencing homelessness—creating barriers to consistent reporting and access to services.
The customized van includes workstations, space for virtual treatment and areas for meetings. Partnered with local providers, it offers mental health assessments, substance use referrals, treatment services, and help with housing and employment. By bringing services directly to people, the program aims to improve compliance, reduce repeat offenses and increase public safety.
The MPV is designed to reduce those barriers by delivering probation services, including check-ins, behavioral health assessments, treatment referrals, and housing and employment assistance, directly in the field and in partnership with local providers. The customized van features workstations, virtual treatment capabilities, and meeting space, and will operate on a rotating monthly schedule throughout the county.
Officials say the goal is to improve compliance, reduce recidivism, and enhance public safety by increasing access to services in underserved areas. By bringing services directly to underserved and high-need areas, the program is expected to increase compliance with supervision terms, expand diversion opportunities, reduce recidivism, and improve public safety outcomes. The department aims to have the mobile unit in the community as much as possible, providing people with the opportunity to check in and receive services throughout the county.
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Monterey County Probation Department Celebrates First Life Skills and Soccer Program Graduation
From KSBW.
SALINAS, Calif., — April 6, 2026 —The Monterey County Probation Department hosted a graduation for the first cohort of its life skills and soccer pilot program at Juvenile Hall.
The program, launched in January in partnership with the San Jose Earthquakes and the Twinning Project, aims to teach life skills through soccer.