Men’s Central Jail is more than 50 years old. LA plans to close it

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The LA County Board of Supervisors recently voted to close Men's Central Jail.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently voted to close Men's Central Jail. Photo by Pixabay.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently voted to close Men's Central Jail and replace it with permanent supportive housing at "Restorative Care Villages.” Supervisor Hilda L. Solis authored the two motions ushering the closure, promoting a “care first, jails last” approach.

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Host:

Steve Chiotakis

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Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel