Jaxon's Death: County Employees on Leave

0:00It's April 23rd. This is California News Today, local news powered by AI. Two-year-old Jackson Juarez died after Santa Clara County social workers placed him with family members. The toddler was found badly bruised on Easter Sunday, rushed to the hospital and passed away four days later. Prosecutors charged his 17-year-old cousin and foster brother with murder. He's a student at Oak Grove High School in South San Jose, though his. Name isn't public yet. Many officials put 10 employees on leave Thursday and promised a full, transparent investigation. James Williams from the county stressed that child safety is their top duty, calling Jackson's death unacceptable and demanding urgent action. Meanwhile, the Department of Family and Children Services was already on a stay corrective plan after two other foster kids died recently. Now, leaders are asking California to expand oversight on this case and keep monitoring past June. Community members are heartbroken, with high schoolers like senior Aiden Rodriguez sharing

1:02the pain, especially as uncles and family. Supervisor Sylvia Arena's demanded real accountability, saying kids shouldn't die in the system built to protect them. Officials plan quit changes during the probe and will release all-case contact records soon. This tragedy spotlights deep flaws, pushing for reforms that stick around for good.