Santa Rita Jail’s COVID-19 Outbreak Triggered by Surge in Staff Cases Says Wellpath Representative
By Tiffany Devlin The Covid In-Custody Project partners with the Davis Vanguard to bring quantitative and qualitative reporting on…
Hundreds of COVID-19 Cases at Santa Rita Jail – Run Like ‘Penal Colony’ Charge Critics
By Carlin Ross DUBLIN, CA – The Alameda County-operated Santa Rita Jail – which is run like…
Massive COVID-19 Outbreak in Santa Rita Jail; New On-Site Program for Staff Testing – Highlights from SRJ’s COVID-19 Crisis
By Tiffany Devlin Overview Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) reported a massive outbreak of COVID-19 cases…
Santa Rita Jail Refuses to Discipline Staff for Not Enforcing Social Distancing & Mask-Wearing
By Tiffany Devlin Davis Vanguard’s bi-weekly highlights from SRJ’s COVID-19 crisis Overview Over the span of two…
CDCR sends people on goose chase for release dates, credits and early release eligibility
By Özge Terzioğlu This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism project that partners…
Whistleblower from Santa Rita Jail Highlights Improper Testing and False Testing Counts – Weekly Highlights from SRJ’s COVID-19 Crisis
By Tiffany Devlin Overview Over the span of two weeks, there was only one confirmed case…
Alameda Public Health Dept. Made One Visit to Santa Rita Jail Since April Despite Multiple COVID-19 Outbreaks and Harrowing Jail Conditions
By Linh Nguyen Overview For the last 2 months, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office has been holding…
“My first quarantine cell was covered in feces, vomit and blood. Deputies did not care” – Narratives from Santa Rita Jail Detail Horrifying Conditions During Pandemic
By Linh Nguyen ALAMEDA COUNTY — On Sep. 8, John (name changed for anonymity) started feeling unwell….
Santa Rita Jail Does Not Administer or Recommend COVID-19 Testing Prior to Quarantine Release
By Linh Nguyen & Aparna Komarla This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism…
Santa Rita Jail Admits Population Control Is Not a Priority Despite Three COVID-19 Outbreaks and Numerous Complaints
By Linh Nguyen & Aparna Komarla Overview One week after the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office reported zero…
Santa Rita Jail Population Increased by One Hundred as CDCR Transfers Are Halted; Questions Arise Regarding Mental Health Care for Incarcerated
By Linh Nguyen Overview This week at Santa Rita Jail, while the jail population increased to…
Santa Rita Jail Population Peaks After Labor Day Weekend; Officials Report Only One COVID-19 Case in Custody – Weekly Highlights – Breaking Down COVID-19 In CA Jails
By Linh Nguyen Overview Last week, Santa Rita Jail saw a population spike over Labor Day…
Santa Rita Jail’s COVID-19 Active Cases at a Standstill; Jail Population Increased by Eleven Percent Since April – Weekly Highlights – Breaking Down COVID-19 In CA Jails
By Linh Nguyen Overview Last week at Santa Rita Jail, two housing units under quarantine were released…
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Claims Jail Population is Increasing as CDCR Refuses Transfers
By Linh Nguyen Jail News At the beginning of the week, the SCU Lightning Complex Fire, burning…
Four Testimonies From Santa Rita Jail Recount Horrible Conditions During COVID-19 – Rejected Requests for Testing, No Masks or Cleaning Supplies, Solitary-Confinement-Style Quarantines
By Lauren Smith and Larkin White Since May, Davis Vanguard has led an ongoing investigation into…
Santa Rita Jail Population Soars and Testing Remains Minimal
By Larkin White Overview Eight new cases have appeared in Santa Rita Jail (SRJ) since last Sunday,…
Santa Rita Jail Tested Less Than 7% Of Population Last week – Claims Outbreak is Resolved
Overview There is a new and ongoing outbreak in Santa Rita Jail as of Sunday, August 16….
Santa Rita Jail’s COVID-19 Cover-Up – Quarantine Housing Cut Short Without Explanation, <10 Percent of Population Tested
By Larkin White COVID-19 in Santa Rita Jail The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) provided less information…
Minimal Testing & Labelling Asymptomatic Cases as Recovered – How Santa Rita Jail Brought Down COVID-19 Cases Amidst an Outbreak
By Larkin White Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and Outcomes As of August 2, the recent outbreak in Santa…
Alameda County Jail – COVID-19 Outbreak Coverup?
By Larkin White & Nikki Suzani Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and Outcomes Two staff members at Santa Rita…
