Bob Hertzberg

California State Senator (district 18), co-author of Senate Bill 10

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Bob Hertzberg on KCRW

The state assembly passed a bill on Monday that would eliminate money bail -- that means no more cash or bonds to get out. Low level offenders would be released.

California is poised to get rid of cash bail

The state assembly passed a bill on Monday that would eliminate money bail -- that means no more cash or bonds to get out. Low level offenders would be released.

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