San Diego County District Attorney @SummerStephan issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s commutation of all death sentences in California:

Justice has been served, but Maya Millete has still not been found. In this week’s DA News, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses the sentencing of Larry Millete, convicted of first-degree murder in Maya’s disappearance. youtu.be/zXIMjeJxr8A?si…

This week, Larry Millete was sentenced to 25 years to life for murdering his wife, Maya Millete. At a news conference, DA @SummerStephan discussed the case, the pursuit of justice and the ongoing search for Maya’s remains.
🎥 Watch full news conference: youtube.com/live/gGLqepc5q…

LIVE STREAM: A news conference with DA Summer Stephan and Acting Chula Vista Police Chief Dan Peak to discuss the sentence and conclusion of the Larry Millete murder case.
YOUTUBE: SanDieoDA
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Un hombre de La Mesa fue sentenciado a 31 años de prisión a cadena perpetua por apuñalar mortalmente a Albert Johnson, de 59 años, en un complejo de apartamentos en El Cajon en agosto de 2025. Un jurado lo declaró culpable de asesinato en segundo grado:
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A La Mesa man was sentenced to 31 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing 59-year-old Albert Johnson at an El Cajon apartment complex in August 2025. A jury convicted him of second-degree murder.

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Halloween can be one of the most exciting nights of the year, and every child deserves to enjoy it. One Safe Place South hosted the first annual trunk-or-treat to support our survivors. Learn more at OSPSanDiegoCounty.gov.
#TrunkOrTreat #OneSafePlace #HalloweenSafety

Fiscal de Distrito Summer Stephan Solicita Registros Sobre Posible Contaminación Industrial en Tijuana danewscenter.com/?p=10579

DA @SummerStephan Seeks Records on Potential Industrial Pollution from Tijuana Businesses with U.S. Ownership danewscenter.com/?p=10587

In this week’s DA News, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan reports from the Western States Organized Retail Crime Alliance (@WSORCA) conference in Oceanside, highlighting the real impacts organized retail theft has on our region.
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💜 San Diego County Supervisors @paloma4D1 and @D4SupMonica presented a joint proclamation recognizing #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth and One Safe Place South’s first anniversary.
Need help? Visit OSPsandiegoCounty.gov to connect with resources for survivors of abuse.

Honored to receive the 2026 VISION Award from @WSORCA! This recognition belongs to our entire DA’s Office team. I’m proud of our prosecutors, investigators and staff working alongside our partners to disrupt organized retail crime and protect our communities. #PublicSafety

Every crash leaves clues. Investigators and prosecutors trained in collision and DUI crash reconstruction learn to analyze evidence, vehicle technology and cell phone records to uncover what happened and help keep our communities safe.
FULL VIDEO: danewscenter.com/?p=10571

In this week’s DA News, DA @SummerStephan highlights an important step toward justice with the signing of #AB1959, which closes a dangerous loophole in California’s youthful offender resentencing process.
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Thank you to @AsmDarshana!

DA @SummerStephan and @SDSheriff Kelly Martinez announced this morning that murder charges have been filed against real estate fraud defendant Cedric Von Ferdinand in connection with the death of Nadine Jett.

📺 Watch the news conference replay: youtube.com/live/-Z_pSxoOJ…

LIVE STREAM of news conference at 9:30am on our YOUTUBE channel:

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Today, DA @SummerStephan joined @AsmDarshana to mark the signing of #AB1959, which closes a gap in California’s juvenile resentencing laws highlighted by the 2001 Santana High School shooting, strengthening accountability and public safety.

#PublicSafety #SanDiego

One Safe Place South Celebra Su Primer Año Ofreciendo Servicios a la Comunidad danewscenter.com/?p=10566

Today, One Safe Place: The South County Family Justice Center in National City celebrated one year of hope, healing, and justice for victims of crime.
Read more, here: danewscenter.com/?p=10561

A united community can help stop human trafficking. I was honored to speak at the @unitecoastal Unite North County Coastal Annual Luncheon about raising awareness, strengthening partnerships and protecting victims. Learn more: SanDiegoDA.gov

#EndHumanTrafficking