What's next for L.A. County's young wards? There's no clear answer. A tug-of-war between the state and county has allowed too many teens to fall through the cracks.
The Los Angeles County Probation Department has a history of sitting on state funds meant to be distributed to youth development programs, undermining its core purpose.
The systemic problems at the Los Angeles County Probation Department's Juvenile Division will not be solved by merely replacing one more department chief.