As the top physician in the jail, she oversaw its initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which remains a danger as most staff and detainees are unvaccinated.
Author Archives: Scott Morris
Scott Morris is an independent journalist in Oakland covering policing, protest, and civil rights.
Alameda County jail’s mental health care would be overhauled under proposed lawsuit settlement
The agreement, which must still be approved by a federal judge, would place the sheriff’s office under court supervision for up to 6 years, maybe longer.
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley is stepping aside
From victims’ rights to police accountability, O’Malley leaves a complex legacy. Her decision to not appoint a successor also creates the most open election for DA in decades–maybe ever.
U.S. Justice Department says Alameda County’s mental health care system is unconstitutional
A federal investigation found that the county’s lack of community-based services forces people into inadequate treatment in emergency rooms and Santa Rita Jail.
Sheriff’s candidates wouldn’t need law enforcement experience under proposed bill
Critics of Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern are supporting a bill to promote competitive elections and progressive candidates.