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Los Angeles County Sheriffs 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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles County sheriff has withdrawn his department from the county’s COVID-19 testing program citing concerns over the test company’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Sheriff Alex Villanueva informed county supervisors of his decision to withdraw from the program in a letter on Nov. 29.
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.
