New community court called a win-win solution to petty crime

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published May 29, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

A new community court has opened to deal with petty crimes in Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and Mission Bay. Host Tom Fudge finds out how it works and why many are calling this a win-win solution for

A new community court has opened to deal with petty crimes in Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and Mission Bay. Host Tom Fudge finds out how it works and why many are calling this a win-win solution for criminals and victims.

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Regan Savalla (right) is a deputy city attorney and the beach area neighborhood prosecutor.
John Greenhalgh is a resident of Mission Beach.

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