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Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

California big city mayors call for continued state homelessness funds. Here's why

California mayors urge continued state funding for homelessness programs, highlighting the impact of HHAP and Prop. 1 in addressing the crisis. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speeds up money for mental health ballot measure he championed. Here's how

Over $3 billion will be used to build mental health centers, advancing Governor Newsom's homelessness and mental health strategy. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
California

$3.3 billion available for mental health beds as Newsom kick-starts Prop. 1 spending

California to invest $3.3 billion in mental health treatment centers by July, part of a $6.4-billion plan to address mental health and homelessness crisis. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
2 months ago
Public health

Prop. 1 OK Will Change How Californians with Mental Illness Get Help

Californians voted for Prop. 1 to improve mental health care.
Prop. 1 includes funds for housing, treatment beds, and focuses on homeless with mental illnesses. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

California homelessness measure's razor-thin win signals growing voter fatigue

Proposition 1, a measure supported by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to tackle homelessness, barely passed despite a significant campaign effort.
The narrow margin of victory highlights voter fatigue and frustration with the ongoing homelessness crisis in California. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
California

Prop 1, Newsom's $6.38B housing and mental health measure, squeaks by

Proposition 1 in California aims to change state funding for supportive housing and behavioral health treatment.
Proponents believe Proposition 1 will provide new housing units and treatment beds for those in need, while critics raise concerns about reductions in services and increased involuntary commitments. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Opinion: Sites Reservoir project is a huge boondoggle with harmful effects

Californians expected climate-resilient water projects from Prop 1, but Sites Reservoir mainly benefits wealthy farmers, not general public. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

An advocacy group for California cities supported Prop. 1. Here's why three O.C. cities are leaving

Orange County cities withdrawing from CA League of Cities
Concerns over support for Proposition 1 [ more ]
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The Mercury News
2 months ago
Mental health

Gov. Newsom celebrates narrow win for Prop. 1 mental health measure

Gov. Gavin Newsom narrowly celebrates the passage of Prop. 1, allocating $6.4 billion for mental health and homeless housing projects.
Prop. 1 mandates creation of 10,000 mental health beds, $2 billion for homeless housing, and requires 30% of MHSA revenue for housing. [ more ]
www.dailynews.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Gov. Newsom celebrates narrow win for Prop. 1 mental health measure

Prop. 1 passed narrowly, directing funds for mental health and homeless housing projects.
Opponents fear negative impact on existing mental health services due to changes in funding. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
California

California's Prop. 1 Measure to Fund $2B For Housing Leading By a Fraction

Proposition 1, a mental health bond measure in California, is leading with 50.3% of the vote.
The bond measure, totaling $6.38 billion, allocates $4.4 billion for mental health beds and $2 billion for homeless housing projects. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
San Francisco

CA leaders, advocates react after razor-thin passing of Prop. 1 on homelessness

Proposition 1 in California, focusing on housing, drug treatment, and mental health services, was heavily supported by Governor Newsom.
The passing of Prop. 1 aims to stabilize and address the state's homelessness crisis but changes may take years to be fully apparent. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's very bad month

Voters showed resistance to Newsom's mental health plan.
Opponents failed to spend anything to oppose the governor's effort. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Proposition 1 campaign lowers expectations amid anticipated low voter turnout

Supporters managing expectations ahead of Election Day
Proposition 1 faces decreasing support due to various factors [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Public health

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot is focused on increasing mental and behavioral health services for the state's homeless population.
The measure aims to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Newsom defends narrow passage of Prop. 1: 'If there's ever been a unity agenda, it's this.'

Prop. 1 redirects majority of funds to state for mental health facilities/housing
Prop. 1 passed narrowly with a diverse coalition but faced opposition from some groups. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
California

California voters pass Proposition 1 to tackle the state's homelessness crisis

California voters approved a measure imposing strict spending requirements on housing and drug treatment for homelessness.
Proposition 1 is supported by Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a significant change in how California tackles homelessness. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Mental health

California narrowly passes Prop 1 plan aimed at tackling homelessness crisis

Proposition 1 in California will restructure the mental health system and address homelessness crisis.
The measure will raise $6.4bn over 20 years for housing, treatment facilities, and mental health programs. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Voters approve Proposition 1, Newsom's overhaul of the California mental health system

The Proposition 1 bond measure in California to transform the mental health system passed narrowly at 50.2%.
Governor Newsom views this as a significant change in addressing homelessness and calls for immediate action from state and local officials. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

California voters pass proposition requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness

California voters pass Proposition 1 for housing and drug treatment programs to address homelessness crisis.
Proposition 1 reallocates mental health funds and allows borrowing for housing units and treatment beds. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
California

Prop 1: Voters approve $6 billion ballot measure addressing homelessness in California, AP projects

California voters pass Proposition 1 imposing strict spending requirements on housing and drug treatment for homelessness crisis.
Proposition 1 allows state greater control over millionaire tax for mental health services, focusing on housing and programs for homeless individuals. [ more ]
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Kqed
2 months ago
California

LA County Residents Say A Nearby Landfill is Making Them Sick | KQED

Opponents retract concession on Proposition 1 due to close vote margin.
Huntington Beach considers privatizing library system amid content debate. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
California

Proposition 1 Will Likely Succeed, Opponents Say | KQED

Proposition 1 likely to pass, allowing funds for mental health housing.
Assembly member Vince Fong leading in Kevin McCarthy replacement race. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Hubris, thy name is Gavin

Newsom's Prop 1 sees tight race due to low voter turnout in primary elections.
Primary elections tend to favor conservative agendas due to demographics like older white voters. [ more ]
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The Mercury News
2 months ago
California

Opponents of Newsom's Prop. 1 mental health bond concede likely defeat

Proposition 1 leads by a narrow margin, with 50.4% in support and 49.6% opposed
The measure aims to increase mental health beds, homeless housing, and mandate counties spend 30% of Mental Health Services Act revenue on housing [ more ]
www.dailynews.com
2 months ago
California

Opponents of Newsom's Prop. 1 mental health bond concede likely defeat

Proposition 1 leads by a narrow margin
Proposition 1 focuses on mental health funding and homeless housing projects [ more ]
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San Jose Inside
2 months ago
Public health

Opponents of Newsom's Mental Health Plan Concede It's Likely to Pass

Opponents of Gov. Gavin Newsom's Proposition 1 concede likely passage.
Proposition 1 includes bond for treatment facilities, housing, changes to tax on personal incomes. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
Public health

Proposition 1: A fix for homelessness, or a fast lane to lockdowns?

Proposition 1 on the California ballot aims to build supportive housing and expand mental health treatment, funded by a $6.38 billion bond measure.
The initiative is controversial, as opponents argue it could restrict counties' flexibility in using mental health funds and potentially infringe on individuals' rights. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Public health

Prop 1 results: Early support for mental health ballot measure

Proposition 1 aims to add mental health beds for homeless individuals. If passed, it may signal voters' desperation for solutions. The measure focuses on the most vulnerable homeless population. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Public health

Mental health advocates warn of cuts to services if California Proposition 1 passes

Proposition 1 on California's primary election ballot is a $6.4 billion funding proposition for mental health and housing.
Proposition 1 also involves restructuring state Mental Health Services Act funding, potentially shifting $140 million from counties to the state. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Opinion: Prop. 1 is the best chance in decades to change the system

The Mental Health Services Act in California has not been effective in providing necessary care for individuals with serious mental illness.
Proposition 1 aims to reform mental health funding and address the shortcomings in the current system. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Democrats and Republicans find middle ground on California's Prop. 1 to fund mental health care

State Senator Shannon Grove, a Donald Trump supporter and co-chair of the failed recall effort against Governor Newsom, is supporting his Proposition 1 ballot measure to boost funding for mental health.
Proposition 1 represents a rare instance of bipartisan agreement in California, as both Republicans and Democrats are coming together to address the state's homelessness and mental health crisis.
The measure, which asks voters to update California's mental health services system and provide more treatment beds through a $6.4 billion bond, has received significant bipartisan support and is backed by two-thirds of likely voters according to a poll. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
4 months ago
California

Newsom Supports $6.4B Bond for Housing and Mental Health

A $6.38 billion bond measure on California's ballot in March would provide $2 billion to counties for building homes and converting buildings into housing for homeless residents.
The bond measure, known as Proposition 1, aims to address homelessness, addiction, and mental health by funding housing and treatment programs across the state.
If passed, counties would need to invest a portion of their Mental Health Services Act tax dollars in housing programs, with half of that money going towards the chronically homeless or those living in tents. [ more ]
www.dailynews.com
4 months ago
California

Gov. Newsom urges California voters to support Proposition 1

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging constituents to vote yes for Proposition 1, a $6.38 billion bond measure on the March ballot.
Proposition 1 aims to open thousands of mental health treatment beds and build housing across California. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Newsom urges support for March ballot measure to reform California's mental health system

Proposition 1 on California's primary election ballot aims to reform the state's mental health system and create 10,000 new behavioral health beds.
The measure would redirect existing funding to expand substance abuse and mental health services, and divert 30% of that funding toward supportive housing for those with severe mental illness or substance use disorders. [ more ]
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