With San Diego jail deaths at record pace, Newsom vetoes bill to make jails safer
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have mandated improvements to mental health care, medical services and safety standards in California jails, disappointing advocates who have pushed for reforms as people continue to die in San Diego jails at a record pace.
Weber requested the audit in June 2021 at the urging of community advocates and families of people who have died in jail. The audit, released Feb. 3, included a letter from Acting California State Auditor Michael S.
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