The article highlights the struggle of families in California, like that of Darryl Mefferd, to uncover the truth behind police-related deaths. Mefferd's death in 2016 was initially ruled an accidental drug overdose, but new evidence, including body camera footage and expert reviews, indicates it may be a homicide. Furthermore, the piece also covers California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent budget proposal, which reflects significant cuts to health services, particularly for undocumented immigrants, amid a $12 billion deficit, while trying to advance long-standing projects.
In 2016, Darryl Mefferd encountered Vallejo police officer Jeremy Callinan in the Sutter Solano Medical Center parking lot, leading to events that resulted in his death.
Open Vallejo obtained new body camera footage, showing evidence that challenges the initial ruling of an accidental overdose regarding Mefferd's death.
Experts reviewing the new evidence suggest Mefferdâs death may be classified as a homicide, a stark contrast to the initial conclusion.
Governor Gavin Newsom's budget reductions include cuts to health services for undocumented immigrants while also attempting to push forward a long-debated project.
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