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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    State agency calls for closure of 2 LA County juvenile halls

    A state corrections board is calling for the closure of two LA County juvenile halls amid staffing shortages and reports of drug use and increased violence.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 11, 2023 • 9m Listen

    A state corrections board is calling for the closure of two LA County juvenile halls amid staffing shortages and reports of drug use and increased violence.

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    LA’s newest black bear, why 2 LA juvenile halls could close
    1. 0:00Accused liar George Santos will now have his day in court
    2. 8:45State agency calls for closure of 2 LA County juvenile hallsYou’re reading this
    3. 18:30New book details downfall of violent 1920s KKK leader
    4. 40:53LA, say hello to BB-12 — the black bear who’s moved to Santa Monica
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      Madeleine Brand

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      LA Times crime reporter

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    LA’s newest black bear, why 2 LA juvenile halls could close
    1. 0:00Accused liar George Santos will now have his day in court
    2. 8:45State agency calls for closure of 2 LA County juvenile hallsYou’re reading this
    3. 18:30New book details downfall of violent 1920s KKK leader
    4. 40:53LA, say hello to BB-12 — the black bear who’s moved to Santa Monica
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand