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Robert J Hansen

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California, Sacramento
As seen in: Sacramento Observer, Flipboard, EIN News, NewsBreak, Philadelphia Tribune, The Southeast Texas Record, Center for Health Journalism, Carson Now, Davis Vanguard
Covers:  He covers police, the criminal justice system family courts, local and state politics, racism, traffic enforcement, homelessness/housing, the electric vehicle market and the economy.
Doesn't Cover: Cats, mermaids or food.
Staff Writer for The Sacramento Observer

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Robert J Hansen is an independent investigative journalist and economist based in Northern California. He writes for TheDavisVanguard.com and The Sacramento Observer.

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Elk Grove Residents Speak Out Against Civil War Reenactment

Elk Grove Residents Speak Out Against Civil War Reenactment

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Silicon Valley Judge Retires Amid Disclosure Scandal | Davis Vanguard

Silicon Valley Judge Retires Amid Disclosure Scandal | Davis Vanguard

By Robert J. Hansen & Susan Bassi Santa Clara Superior Court has announced the termination of the controversi…

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California Lawmakers Rally Behind 'Tennessee Three'

California Lawmakers Rally Behind 'Tennessee Three'

By Robert J. Hansen | Special to The OBSERVER - The Nashville Metropolitan Council unanimously voted to reapp…

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Trouble In Temecula

Trouble In Temecula

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Part Five: Tainted Trials, Tarnished Headlines, Stolen Justice | Davis Vanguard

Part Five: Tainted Trials, Tarnished Headlines, Stolen Justice | Davis Vanguard

Death, Child Support and Attorney's Fees in Silicon Valley Warning: This reporting contains traumatic events …

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Alabama Man Resentenced To 30 Years In Killing Of His Friend At Hands Of Police

Alabama Man Resentenced To 30 Years In Killing Of His Friend At Hands Of Police

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Demonstrators Protest Potential Cuts To LifeLine Phone Program

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By Robert J Hansen 
| Sacramento Observer
Demonstrators gathered March 19 outside the secretary of state’s office to urge state regulators not to scale back California’s LifeLine program, which provides free or low-cost phones to low-income residents. The protest unfolded as state leaders and guests arrived for the California Hall of Fame ceremony, creating a stark contrast between celebration inside and calls for basic resources outside.
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Amid Debate, Bill To Redefine Child Neglect Clears Key Committee Hurdle

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By Robert J Hansen , Nicholas Ibarra 
| Sacramento Observer
The California Assembly Public Safety Committee has advanced legislation aimed at changing how the state defines “severe neglect” in child-welfare cases, setting off a sharp debate between advocates who argued the reform would reduce unnecessary investigations and law-enforcement groups who warned it could weaken reporting to police.
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Sacramento Receives $5M State Grant To Expand Violence Prevention Programs

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By Robert J Hansen , Nicholas Ibarra 
| Sacramento Observer
The City of Sacramento has received a $5 million state grant to expand violence prevention and intervention programs in neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence. The funding comes through the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) program, administered by the California Board of State and Community Corrections. The program supports community-based strategies designed to interrupt cycles of violence and reduce shootings across California.
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