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.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
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.
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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.
Posted inHealth & Environment
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.
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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.