The investigation follows reports of excessive force by deputies, as well as growing concerns over the high in-custody death rate.
Allegations of violent deputy gangs have dogged the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for years. Now, a lawsuit claims a new gang is being formed within the department’s East L.A. station.
Housing advocates have filed a rash of lawsuits against Santa Clara County and several Bay Area cities for allegedly failing to do their part to encourage new housing.
A violent sexual predator could soon be housed in the City of Paradise following his release from a California state hospital.
The payout “is believed to be the largest settlement ever obtained against a child protective services agency by a surviving child of abuse in the state of California,” the plaintiff's attorney said.
When is involuntary mental health treatment justified?
The U.S. is just eight days away from defaulting on its debt, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday.
Los Angeles County has 60 days to transfer some 280 youths out of the Barry J. Nidorf and Central juvenile halls following a decision by state regulators on Tuesday.
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a $306.5 billion revised budget proposal Friday amid a shortfal