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Welcome to the newsroom. This page includes articles about promising practices underway in the counties, press releases and announcements about the BSCC, and archived press materials released by the BSCC since 2013.
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Historical Timeline Los Angeles County Probation through April 14, 2026
April 15, 2026
Factual Background Findings of noncompliance and unsuitability at Los Angeles County’s juvenile detention facilities have been ongoing since June 2022. The following is a summary of recent actions taken by the Board: May 23, 2023: BSCC Board determined Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall was unsuitable to house youth due to nine violations of Title 15, Read More »
BSCC Releases $125 Million to Support Illicit Cannabis Enforcement
February 12, 2026
SACRAMENTO (February 12, 2026) – The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to address the public health and safety impacts associated with the legalization of cannabis, as provided by Proposition 64. With this fourth cohort, statewide funding now totals nearly $250 Read More »
Notice of Public Hearing – Corrective Action Plan
January 30, 2026
SACRAMENTO (January 30, 2026) - The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) will hold a virtual public hearing in accordance with Government Code section 11346.8. During the public hearing, any interested person or his or her duly authorized representative may present statements, arguments, or contentions, orally or in writing, relevant to the proposed action Read More »
Notice of Proposed Action – Corrective Action Plan
December 19, 2025
SACRAMENTO (December 19, 2025) – The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) hereby gives notice of the proposed regulatory action(s) described in this public notice. BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS TITLE 15, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER 5 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE FACILITIES NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION Pursuant to the authority granted by Read More »
BSCC Awards Millions to Fund Mental Health Services and Substance-Use Treatment in Local Communities
September 26, 2025
SACRAMENTO (September 26, 2025) Providing for mental health services, substance-use disorder treatment and diversion programs to support local communities, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) awarded an additional $127 million in grant funding to public agencies, tribal communities and community-based organizations. Funding is available through savings generated by the voter-approved Proposition 47, which Read More »
