DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 08-07-25
In this week’s DA News Update, District Attorney Summer Stephan talks about the importance of National Night Out to help keep communities safe.
Six Veterans Graduate from Specialized Court Program Aiding Recovery and Reintegration
For some veterans, the transition to civilian life brings challenges—mental health struggles, substance abuse, and sometimes, involvement with the justice system. Veterans Treatment Court is a specialized but rigorous court program designed to help people move toward recovery. And last week, six individuals graduated from the program.
DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 07-03-25
In this week’s DA Weekly News Update, District Attorney Summer Stephan shares the latest on the sentencing of a teacher convicted of inappropriate relationships with students, plus details on an important public safety meeting with El Cajon’s Middle Eastern community. Stay informed and involved!
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 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.