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Youth Commission creation

The Board finalized its new Youth Commission — eleven high school students ages 14-18, one appointed by each supervisor plus six at-large seats — giving young people a formal voice in county government.

3 mentionsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026

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Youth facility savings reinvested in diversion services

Probation is reinvesting about $160,000 in secure youth treatment savings into guitar lessons, restorative justice, vocational training, and family engagement — a shift praised by educators and community groups, with calls to add culturally rooted programming from MILPA.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 10, 2026