Most California counties are helping people in jail or on probation to apply for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act, according to a report released earlier this month.
California’s 10 largest counties spent $560 million on health care for county jail inmates in fiscal year 2013, representing a 16 percent jump from fiscal year 2011.
On Tuesday, Governor Jerry Brown announced that he plans on asking President Barack Obama to declare the recent earthquake that rocked Napa a federal disaster.
As many are aware, Napa County was rocked by a large 6.0-magnitude earthquake recently.
With the recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, concerns over the growing “militarization” of local police forces have been pushed into the national spotlight. Some D.C.
Governor Jerry Brown signed new legislation Thursday which will give county social workers new access to the criminal histories of foster parents and foster care contractors that they work with.
After eight years with the county, San Luis Obispo County Administrative Officer Wade Horton is stepping down.
Yolo County will pilot a new data-driven program for resentencing reviews in the coming months.
San Francisco supervisors are considering what would likely be the most dramatic reparations program ever enacted.
Local governments across the country are struggling to provide adequate services amid budget challenges.