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Our office would like to wish you a happy and safe Saint Patrick's Day! Should you decide to participate in any celebrations for the holiday, please do so safely.

District Attorney Mike Hestrin and several California District Attorneys are urging the Legislature to pass AB 46, a common-sense reform to California’s mental health diversion law. Read the full news release by searching “AB 46” on our website.

SB 1071 by Senator Ochoa-Bogh would ensure death certificates reflect the legally determined manner of death after a court ruling in cases such as DUI fatalities, fentanyl poisonings, or other criminal acts. Click here for more information: bit.ly/3NzTqC7.

In People v. Crain, the defendant was convicted for his role in human trafficking & pimping of one victim & pandering of two victims. Prosecutors secured the conviction by presenting nearly 100 exhibits in a case involving 6 GB of digital evidence.

Interested in shaping public safety policy? Our office is seeking a Legislative Administrator to research legislation, analyze policy impacts, & collaborate with state and national partners on criminal justice initiatives. For more, click here: governmentjobs.com/careers/rivers….

As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, DDA Goldsmith encourages everyone to stay informed, stay vigilant, & continue using the tools & resources available to protect themselves from fraud & scams year-round. Visit rivcoda.org/consumer-fraud… for more information.

Across our five locations in #RivCo, our work is carried forward by an extraordinary team. On Employee Appreciation Day, we recognize the prosecutors, investigators, victim services specialists, and professional staff who help ensure justice is pursued with integrity and care!

The #RivCo DA’s Office recently celebrated its 2025 Justice Awards Banquet at the Green River Golf Club, where Deputy DA Jennifer Stevenson received the coveted Prosecutor of the Year award! To view the full list of recipients, click here: rivcoda.org/2025_Justice_A….

The Division of Victim Services is currently recruiting for the position of Victim Services Specialist throughout Riverside County! If this interests you, visit governmentjobs.com/careers/rivers… for details, including how to apply.

Riverside’s 21-time champion Poly High School Mock Trial team recently presented a live courtroom trial demonstration for DA Citizens’ Academy participants at the Historic Courthouse.

Deadline approaching soon! The 2026 Riverside County Budget Priorities Survey will close this Saturday, February 28. Complete the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/rivconeeds today!

Recently, our office partnered with LifeStream Blood to host a blood drive at our Indio office, where 19 units of blood were collected. The impact of this single drive is extraordinary, providing the potential to save up to 57 adult lives or as many as 152 babies.

Save the date for our 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Candlelight Vigils.Join us as we come together to honor victims of crime and stand united as a community committed to healing and justice. • April 21 — Palm Desert • April 23 — Riverside

DA Hestrin announced that Credit One Bank, N.A., will pay $10.2 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought by a statewide team of DA's Offices over alleged unlawful debt collection practices. For additional information, click here: rivcoda.org/credit_one_ban….

Our office, along with DA offices throughout the state, announced a $4.3 million settlement with Vivint Solar, Inc., and others to resolve alleged consumer protection violations involving residential solar power purchase agreements. For more, click here: rivcoda.org/vivint_solar_c….

February is Teen DV Awareness Month & our CPU wants you to know that help is available: Safe FJC- 9519556100 National DV Hotline- 8007997233 Teen Dating Abuse Helpline- 8663319474 Love is Respect Support Line- loveisrespect.org Crisis Text Line- Text HOME to 741741

In observance of Presidents’ Day, our offices will be closed today, Monday, February 16. We will open all offices again on Tuesday, February 17.

California Baptist University’s decision to discontinue its wrestling program has deeply impacted the Riverside County community. District Attorney Mike Hestrin is urging us all to stand alongside parents, athletes, and local leaders advocating for the program’s reinstatement.

Our offices will be closed for Lincoln’s Birthday on Thursday, Feb. 12. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13.

Attention all aspiring prosecutors! It isn’t too late to take the next step in your legal career with a Post-Bar Law Clerk position in our office. For details, including qualifications and requirements, click here: bit.ly/RivCoDAPostBar….