South Bay officials reported at an outbreak at the Boccardo Reception Center homeless shelter, juvenile hall and a slew of nursing homes.

The outbreak is the first detected transmission of the virus in the county’s juvenile facilities since the pandemic began in March.

Protesters met at the Santa Clara County Government Center Friday to call for the release of youth locked up throughout the South Bay.

The Young Women’s Freedom Center aims to end incarceration for girls and young adults in Santa Clara County.

The number of sexual abuse cases involving kids behind bars nearly doubled last year when compared to 2011. The disturbing increase occurred in spite of declining populations at Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall and William F. James Ranch. A report on sexual assaults involving incarcerated youth will go before the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. Also on the agenda are a number of health and public safety contracts up for renewal.