L.A. County gave up on a mental health program — and is handing back millions in grants

It seemed like any other night. Silverio Lujan’s teenage daughter was distant and listless. Then, before he knew it, she had a fistful of pills and a knife in her hand and threatened to end her life. Panic-stricken, he dialed 911. After an evaluation, an intensive-care team from a local nonprofit quickly intervened with Lujan,… Continue reading L.A. County gave up on a mental health program — and is handing back millions in grants