Los Angeles County's park needle distribution program is unsafe, according to Santa Monica protestors

LA County's park needle distribution program is unsafe. County says program saves lives and protects public health. Santa Monica Coalition says program attracts drug users and is a safety issue. Coalition: Handing out needles in three of the city's public parks attracts users.

California attorney general sues El Dorado County, Placerville following ban on needle exchange programs. California Department of Public Health is suing the county and the city of Placervience. The lawsuit was filed by the attorney general and the state's public health department.

California is suing El Dorado County and Placerville for banning drug needle exchange programs. The lawsuit was filed by the California attorney general and the state's Department of Public Health. The county and city are accused of banning the program in the wake of the drug exchange program.