View from the fence that surrounds the entrance to the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in San Quentin, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The state prison is known for being California's oldest correctional facility. (Wendy Medina/Bay City News)

This was written by staff at the nonprofit newsroom CalMatters. It was republished by The Mendocino Voice in partnership with CalMatters to bring relevant nonpartisan news to Mendocino County readers. Learn more about CalMatters here.

SACRAMENTO, CA., 4/27/26 — State legislators are taking aim at California’s parole system after two high profile sex offenders were granted opportunities for release from prison last year.

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Joe Garcia launched his unexpected journalism career as a reporter for the San Quentin News. Since then, his distinct writing style has appeared in The Sacramento Bee, The Washington Post, Alta Journal...