California’s DUI Laws Fail Public Safety as Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge

Masako Saenz’s tragic story exposes a chilling truth: California no longer takes drunk driving seriously. Losing her young son to a repeat offender was heartbreak enough, but two decades later, Saenz herself was killed by a driver with twice the legal blood alcohol limit. This is not an isolated incident—it reflects a disturbing statewide pattern of leniency toward dangerous drunk drivers. California once led the charge in cracking down on DUIs, pioneering reforms that saved countless lives. But today, alcohol-related fatalities have surged by more than 50%—more than double the national increase—highlighting a glaring failure of leadership and policy. Instead...