Santana High shooter resentencing: a 2001 case collides with modern juvenile sentencing law

A resentencing ruling in the Santana High School shooting case is setting up a new legal fight—over juvenile sentencing, the scope of recall authority, and what happens next in juvenile court.

What the Law Allows, What the Record Shows, and the Most Honest Answer We Can Give

What weighs on me is knowing how much this community invested and still having to say: it’s over, legally. The records are sealed, and because we aren’t a party, there’s no court order to be had. That disappointment sits with me.

Rio Seco: An Expanded Investigation

A credible new lead—centered on Education Code and the collective bargaining agreement—has shifted the Rio Seco story. We are examining how decisions were made and whether the processes those rules require were followed. Earlier items are consolidated while this review proceeds.

20 mph, No Rulebook: Santee’s Youth E-Bike Reality

From social feeds and neighborhood forums to doorbell video, the message is the same: stop reacting after crashes and set clear rules—age floor, training, and school-zone fixes the city can enact now.