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In the past, ex-inmates who were struggling with finances, but didn't have children, had a heck of a time gaining access to health care.

But now, under the new Obamacare mandates, programs that were once only available to custodial parents whose income was up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level are now available to childless and single adults.

This is good news for ex-offenders who have ongoing medical and mental-health needs, especially since it gives them access to medication they might otherwise not be able to afford.
The numbers speak for themselves
Before Obamacare was put in place, less than 12 …

You might say their problems started several years ago when budget cuts prevented the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department from hiring new jail staff.

You could also say the problem was magnified after the state started shifting certain prisoners from their facilities to county jails.

Regardless as to when things started,  the outcome was predictable.

Jail staff numbers are reportedly declining while the inmate population is rising.  Many deputies are retiring or leaving the department, they said, and the Sonoma County Jail has had a heck of a time finding qualified replacements.
Working it out
Those who have stuck it out have found themselves working …

San Leandro K9 credited for capturing a fleeing suspect
A domestic violence suspect has been booked into the Santa Rita Jail after being apprehended by a police dog.

Police say it all started on Sunday night when officers took note of a man who was riding his bicycle without the property safety lights.

When they stopped the man to question him, Charles Fryer gave them his name, but quickly tossed the bike and made a run for it.   The suspect took cover in a few blocks over and was reportedly seen running from property to property.

Officers gave chase but quickly lost their …