A Republican sheriff who has downplayed record deaths in his jails has been stripped of his duties as coroner. 

<p>A Republican sheriff who has downplayed record deaths in his jails has been stripped of his duties as coroner.&nbsp;</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>