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State bills reforming early parole for sex offenders, Padilla warns SAVE America Act threatens voter registration

A man in a suit and striped tie speaks from behind a lectern. Two men on one side and a man and woman on the other side are also in suits with American flags behind the group.
Courtesy of Sen. Alex Padilla's office
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. (center), pictured in January 2025, will host a Tuesday event objecting to the SAVE America Act.

In today's newscast, California lawmakers begin a bipartisan effort to reform the state’s elderly parole program after two convicted child molesters were granted early release. And, Democratic members of Congress warn about Trump Administration legislation that could affect voting access. 

Katie Brown comes to KAZU after earning spot news and investigative journalism awards for her reporting and photography in Maine. A Report for America alumna and former Metcalf Institute fellow, Katie’s reporting beats span business, environment, and public health.