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ALT “I hope that you and Supervisor Barger can put immediate pressure on LASD to start evacuating the four jails immediately,” Camacho wrote. “I would imagine that there are about 1,000 LASD staff up there too, though that’s only a guess. But you’re definitely looking at well over 5,000 people to evacuate. It’s simply too many people to evacuate to wait for an evacuation order or even a warning, especially with only about 20 buses available that are likely spread around the county right now.”
ALT For years, the Sheriff’s Department has struggled with a shortage of inmate transport buses, due to an aging fleet that has become increasingly difficult to repair. By late last year, officials told The Times that only 20 of its 82 buses were operational. Though the county approved funding for 20 new buses in September 2023, the first did not arrive until December. Officials say the remaining buses are slated to arrive every few weeks until the order is expected to be complete in August.
ALT A yellow and red graphic that reads “if you’re in line, stay in line” surrounded by a star, arrows, an ACLU logo, and a cartoon ballot box.
ALT A green graphic that reads “Know your rights on election day.” In a yellow box, it reads “If the polls close while you’re still in line, stay in line — you have the right to vote, if you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one, if the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot,” and “if you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE.” A star and three arrows are in the bottom corner.
