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County burden on in-custody deaths rises sharply after record settlement

October 29, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

The central jail on Front Street in downtown San Diego. (File photo by Chris Stone) A $16 million settlement has been reached between San Diego County and the…

California fails to track effectiveness of billions spent on homelessness, audit finds

April 9, 2024 · Los Angeles, California Local News

SACRAMENTO — California has failed to adequately monitor the outcomes of its vast spending on homelessness programs, according to a state audit released Tuesday, raising questions about whether billions…