Woman dies at Santa Rita Jail after being sent back from hospital
A 37-year-old Oakland woman died Friday at Santa Rita Jail after a trip to the hospital the day before, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
A 37-year-old Oakland woman died Friday at Santa Rita Jail after a trip to the hospital the day before, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Judge denies holding sheriff's office in contempt over Santa Rita Jail heat claims
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has denied a request to hold the sheriff's office in contempt of court in the case of a man complaining that his cell is too hot. But the judge did schedule a resentencing date for the man who has been held at Santa Rita Jail for 13 years.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has denied a request to hold the sheriff's office in contempt of court in the case of a man complaining that his cell is too hot. But the judge did schedule a resentencing date for the man who has been held at Santa Rita Jail for 13 years.
Video: Santa Rita Jail deputies acknowledge 120-degree heat in cell
Leonard Jones, who holds the title of being among the longest held in Santa Rita Jail, is working toward reducing his 59-year prison sentence, while simultaneously fighting with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office over what he describes as unfair treatment, including being subjected to 120-degree heat at times in his cell.
Leonard Jones, who holds the title of being among the longest held in Santa Rita Jail, is working toward reducing his 59-year prison sentence, while simultaneously fighting with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office over what he describes as unfair treatment, including being subjected to 120-degree heat at times in his cell.
Santa Rita Jail staff says they saved more than 330 lives in 2025
The staff at Santa Rita Jail saved 336 lives in 2025 – up from 250 the year before and the sheriff announced she's "updated" the mail system to reduce the influx of contraband coming in, according to a Tuesday news release from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
The staff at Santa Rita Jail saved 336 lives in 2025 – up from 250 the year before and the sheriff announced she's "updated" the mail system to reduce the influx of contraband coming in, according to a Tuesday news release from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Grand jury indicts Alameda County deputies in Maurice Monk death at Santa Rita Jail
Three Alameda County sheriff's deputies were arraigned Tuesday morning following a new grand jury indictment regarding the in-custody death of Maurice Monk roughly four years ago.
Three Alameda County sheriff's deputies were arraigned Tuesday morning following a new grand jury indictment regarding the in-custody death of Maurice Monk roughly four years ago.
DA drops charges against Alameda County sheriff’s deputies over jail suicide
The Alameda County District Attorney has dropped charges against two sheriff's deputies, both of whom were formally accused of falsifying records regarding a suicide at Santa Rita Jail.
The Alameda County District Attorney has dropped charges against two sheriff's deputies, both of whom were formally accused of falsifying records regarding a suicide at Santa Rita Jail.
8 Alameda County sheriff's deputies, medical staff no longer face Santa Rita Jail charges
Six Alameda County sheriff's deputies and two medical staff were officially freed from criminal charges on Thursday, stemming from the death of a man at Santa Rita Jail who lay languishing in his cell for days – while three other deputies remain charged with his alleged negligent care.
Six Alameda County sheriff's deputies and two medical staff were officially freed from criminal charges on Thursday, stemming from the death of a man at Santa Rita Jail who lay languishing in his cell for days – while three other deputies remain charged with his alleged negligent care.
DA to dismiss 8 deputies, medical staff from Santa Rita Jail death
Eight of the 11 Alameda County sheriff's deputies and medical staff originally charged in the death of an Oakland man found languishing in his Santa Rita Jail cell for days will have their cases dismissed, KTVU has learned.
Eight of the 11 Alameda County sheriff's deputies and medical staff originally charged in the death of an Oakland man found languishing in his Santa Rita Jail cell for days will have their cases dismissed, KTVU has learned.
78-year-old Livermore man dies at Santa Rita Jail
A 78-year-old man has died at Santa Rita Jail, Alameda County officials said.
A 78-year-old man has died at Santa Rita Jail, Alameda County officials said.
Santa Rita Jail to get $270M for maintenance and repairs over critics' objections
Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail is set to undergo a nearly $270 million maintenance and repair transformation thanks to a decision by the county Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting.
Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail is set to undergo a nearly $270 million maintenance and repair transformation thanks to a decision by the county Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting.
Wellpath pays $2.5M to family of Oakland man left for dead at Santa Rita Jail
Private healthcare provider Wellpath has paid the children of an Oakland man left for dead at Santa Rita Jail $2.5 million, in addition to Alameda County paying those same children an unprecedented $7 million.
Private healthcare provider Wellpath has paid the children of an Oakland man left for dead at Santa Rita Jail $2.5 million, in addition to Alameda County paying those same children an unprecedented $7 million.
Wellpath healthcare provider at Santa Rita Jail under fire
Wellpath, the private healthcare provider for Santa Rita Jail and most jails in California, came under fire for its medical treatment of incarcerated people, and it turns out that the sheriff has sent three letters of "corrective action" to the company to fix its substandard care since 2024, KTVU has learned.
Wellpath, the private healthcare provider for Santa Rita Jail and most jails in California, came under fire for its medical treatment of incarcerated people, and it turns out that the sheriff has sent three letters of "corrective action" to the company to fix its substandard care since 2024, KTVU has learned.
Incarcerated women learn to braid hair at Santa Rita Jail
Fifteen incarcerated women are set to graduate on Friday with a certificate in hair-braiding as part of a first-of-its kind program at Santa Rita Jail.
Fifteen incarcerated women are set to graduate on Friday with a certificate in hair-braiding as part of a first-of-its kind program at Santa Rita Jail.
22-year-old says he washed feet in cell toilet after Santa Rita Jail homicide
A 22-year-old Oakland man has been charged with murder stemming from the death of his Santa Rita Jail cellmate, where he told deputies that he did it and then washed his feet in the toilet afterward, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
A 22-year-old Oakland man has been charged with murder stemming from the death of his Santa Rita Jail cellmate, where he told deputies that he did it and then washed his feet in the toilet afterward, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Alameda County supervisor says he doesn't want Wellpath to continue serving Santa Rita Jail
A community group presented an idea to some Alameda County supervisors on Thursday to end a contract with a private healthcare company that provides service to Santa Rita Jail and provide that service through Alameda County instead.
A community group presented an idea to some Alameda County supervisors on Thursday to end a contract with a private healthcare company that provides service to Santa Rita Jail and provide that service through Alameda County instead.
Community group pushes Alameda County supes to end Wellpath contract at Santa Rita Jail
A community group of criminal justice advocates are presenting information to a group of Alameda County supervisors on Thursday, trying to convince them to end a healthcare contract with a controversial, private company at Santa Rita Jail, and instead, provide public, county-run medical care to those incarcerated there.
A community group of criminal justice advocates are presenting information to a group of Alameda County supervisors on Thursday, trying to convince them to end a healthcare contract with a controversial, private company at Santa Rita Jail, and instead, provide public, county-run medical care to those incarcerated there.
Murder suspect killed at Santa Rita Jail
A murder suspect was killed, likely in a homicide, at Santa Rita Jail this week, Alameda County sheriff's officials said.
A murder suspect was killed, likely in a homicide, at Santa Rita Jail this week, Alameda County sheriff's officials said.
Santa Rita Jail making 'excellent strides' after years of troubles
In 2025, Santa Rita Jail seems to be emerging from a dark shadow, making reforms in the areas of mental health and the number of people dying behind bars.
In 2025, Santa Rita Jail seems to be emerging from a dark shadow, making reforms in the areas of mental health and the number of people dying behind bars.
Sheriff wants to end parts of Santa Rita Jail consent decree early
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office wants to end parts of the Santa Rita Jail consent decree about three years early.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office wants to end parts of the Santa Rita Jail consent decree about three years early.
Deputies, medical staff plead not guilty in Santa Rita Jail death
Nine Alameda County sheriff's deputies and two medical staff on Monday pleaded not guilty to the in-custody Santa Rita Jail death of an Oakland man who was found languishing in his cell for days before anyone noticed he died.
Nine Alameda County sheriff's deputies and two medical staff on Monday pleaded not guilty to the in-custody Santa Rita Jail death of an Oakland man who was found languishing in his cell for days before anyone noticed he died.