DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 06-26-25

In this week’s episode of DA Weekly News, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses the sentencing of violent bank robber Larry Lightning Jr., who was brought to justice for terrorizing our community. Learn how the DA’s Office is working to hold dangerous criminals accountable. Also featured this week: Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Discover important tips on how to protect seniors from financial scams, physical abuse, and neglect. Learn how you can recognize the signs of elder abuse and take action to help keep your loved ones safe.

DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 06-19-25

In this week’s DA News Update, DA Summer Stephan highlights the powerful work of our Animal Cruelty Prosecution Unit, fighting for justice for abused and neglected animals. DA Stephan also shares a powerful Juneteenth message, honoring the significance of this day in American history.

DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 06-12-25

In this week’s DA News Update, District Attorney Summer Stephan talks about the regional expansion of Shelter Ready— an innovative mobile app designed to connect people experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter in real time.

 

 

New App to Find Shelter for the Homeless

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan just announced the regional expansion of Shelter Ready— an innovative mobile app designed to connect people experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter in real time. WATCH MORE in this video.

 

 

NEWS CONFERENCE: DA Announces Launch of Shelter Ready App

Today, DA Summer Stephan announced the regional launch of the District Attorney’s ‘Shelter Ready’ app, an innovative technology solution that connects people experiencing homelessness to appropriate shelter beds in real time. The launch event brought together more than 150 stakeholders from across the region, including service providers, public officials, law enforcement and nonprofit leaders. The app has been in Beta testing for several months in the North County and is now ready to be rolled out countywide. Watch the complete news conference below.

Restitution Fund for Hate Crime Vandalism in Hillcrest

DA Summer Stephan joined the Hillcrest Business Association and San Diego Police Department to announce the results of the prosecution for a hate crime vandalism case, which included restitution funds that the community is using to help prevent more hate crime vandalism. Watch more in this video.

The DA's Lifer Hearing Unit

The DA’s Lifer Hearing Unit

The Lifer Hearing Unit at the District Attorney’s Office handles parole hearings for some of the most dangerous criminals in the state by making sure they are not carelessly released from prison. Due to changes in the law, many of these inmates are up for parole sooner than expected, and the unit’s case load is increasing. WATCH more in this video.

DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 05-01-25

In this week’s DA News Update, District Attorney Summer Stephan denounces the dismantling of an important Assembly Bill that aimed to protect children from human trafficking: AB 379.

DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 04-24-25

In this week’s DA News Update, DA Summer Stephan talks about an Assembly Bill to protect survivors of human trafficking AB 379.

DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 04-17-25

In this week’s DA News Update, DA Summer Stephan talks about the seven local heroes honored at this year’s annual Citizens of Courage Awards and an important Senate Bill that will prevent rapists from qualifying for early elder parole release.