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Santa Clara County is launching a $3.5 billion, 15-year overhaul of its jails — not to expand capacity, but to transform them into modern hubs for healthcare and rehabilitation. The first three phases, set for completion by 2034, include new intake centers, expanded mental health services, and a male-only facility — all while slashing jail beds. Despite fierce local opposition arguing the money should fund alternatives to incarceration, supervisors insist this upgrade is vital after years of delays and tragedies like Michael Tyree’s death. They’re betting that better care inside can reduce recidivism — even as critics call it “building a jail within a jail.”

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