San Diego Targets Otay Mesa Detention Center | San Diego News

San Diego County is escalating legal pressure on the Otay Mesa Detention Center after it failed to report a suspected tuberculosis case within California’s 24-hour window, sparking fears of public health risks and exposing deeper issues with transparency. The facility, now under federal control but still privately operated by CoreCivic, has faced prior scrutiny for poor communication around detainee health — including past TB cases discovered only through third-party vendors. County officials, backed by a recent court ruling affirming their right to inspect the facility, are preparing for a major October court showdown to solidify their oversight authority. With an eight-hour inspection already completed in June and ongoing legal battles, the county insists detention centers must be held accountable — not just for compliance, but for protecting lives inside and outside their walls. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kpbs.org/news/health/2026/09/17/san-diego-county-threatens-licensing-action-after-otay-mesa-detention-center-conceals-suspected-tb-case More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb368602d60acfe3 Report issues to [email protected].