A series of warrants have been issued following various cases of “student absenteeism” in Merced County, despite the school districts’ intervention, the Merced County District Attorney’s Office said.

The Merced County District Attorney has issued warrants for parents and guardians due to high absenteeism in schools, but a ...

New data shows how counties in California are implementing Prop 36, which makes it easier to prosecute drug and theft crimes.