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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) patrol Malibu Canyon to assist homeless individuals on Sept. 24, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva Dec. 14 accused the county of defunding the department this year, a claim that was disputed by at least one county supervisor.
The dispute boils down to a disagreement over whether county supervisors decreased the sheriff’s budget as part of the “defund the police” movement.
Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
