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Guest Commentary: Because we lack proper mental health care services in our community, Santa Barbara County jails are often used as a last resort to house people with mental illness.

Guest Commentary: Because we lack proper mental health care services in our community, Santa Barbara County jails are often used as a last resort to house people with mental illness.

The Board of Supervisors heard budget reports from public safety departments Wednesday who asked the county to fund more staff positions. Public