The Alameda County Sheriff is increasing his proposal to fund Santa Rita Jail at a time when its inmate population is at an all-time low and government budgets throughout the county face massive budget deficits because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sheriff seeks $318M more for Santa Rita; expert panel says jail is chronically understaffed
The Alameda County Sheriff is increasing his proposal to fund Santa Rita Jail at a time when its inmate population is at an all-time low and government budgets throughout the county face massive budget deficits because of the coronavirus pandemic.