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Napa County Officials Seek Support for New Jail Construction

February 24, 2016 3557 Views Inmate abuse, Louisiana, national security, Newton, U.S. Department of Defense, Western U.S.

NAPA COUNTY, Calif. — Approximately 18 months after the August 2014 earthquake that rocked Napa County, damaging hundreds of local buildings, county correctional officials are now urging local residents to support a bond measure that would help fund the construction of a new facility.

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Yuba County Jail Seeking State Funds for Expansion

July 29, 2015 2649 Views Charles Perry Partners Inc., Gluckman Mayner, New Jersey School Security Task Force, Newton, Western U.S.

YUBA, Calif. — While two major law enforcement renovation projects are underway, including a new juvenile hall and sheriff’s department, Yuba County is seeking state funds to expand the county jail. This will include new classrooms, and an upgrade to the medical and mental health treatment space.

California Improves Realignment Funding Formula

September 24, 2014 2759 Views Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo, Hill-Rom, Newton, Stryker, Western U.S.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Changes to California’s prison realignment funding formula based on poverty rates and the effects of state prisons on the counties in which they are located will result in correctional funding boosts for several counties.

California Prison Realignment Controversy Continues

February 6, 2013February 13, 2013 3087 Views Mission Hills Clinic, Nanobiology Institute, Newton, Western U.S., Yale University

OAKLAND, Calif.