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www.mercurynews.com
1 week 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 ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month 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
1 month 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 ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month 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 ]
Kqed
1 month 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 ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

With Prop. 1 race in dead heat, Gavin Newsom, opponents urge voters to fix rejected ballots

Proposition 1 race in California is too close to call
Efforts to fix rejected mail-in ballots' signatures are underway [ more ]
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
1 month 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 ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Opposition concedes that Newsom likely to eke out a win on Proposition 1 in California

Newsom's confidence in Proposition 1 was misplaced, with the measure only holding a narrow lead post-election.
Despite uncertainty in the outcome, the Proposition 1 opposition campaign conceded that the measure was likely to pass. [ more ]
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governor-newsom
San Jose Inside
1 month 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 ]
The Mercury News
1 month 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 ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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 ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
California

California approves Prop. 1 to fund mental health programs for homeless

California Proposition 1 passed narrowly, allocating $6.4 billion for homelessness solutions.
Governor Newsom championed Prop 1 as a critical initiative for tackling homelessness. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month 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 ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month 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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www.dailynews.com
1 month 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 ]
Kqed
2 months ago
Mental health

Voters Will Decide On Proposition 1, Mental Health And Homelessness Measure | KQED

Proposition 1 aims to issue over $6 billion in bonds for housing and treatment facilities for homeless and mentally ill individuals.
Previous housing measure for mental health produced minimal results, highlighting challenges. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
Mental health

Voters Will Decide On Proposition 1, Mental Health And Homelessness Measure | KQED

Proposition 1 aims to issue $6 billion in bonds for supportive housing and treatment facilities for homelessness and mental illness.
Previous mental health and housing measure, No Place Like Home, fell short on promises. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Elias: California's mental health Prop. 1 may help fix homeless problem

California's biggest problem according to polls is homelessness, not poverty.
47% of homeless individuals suffer from mental or emotional illness. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month 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
1 month 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 ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month 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
1 month 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 ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
California

Prop. 1: Californians split on ballot measure to tackle homelessness crisis

Proposition 1 aims to tackle California's homelessness crisis through mental health system update.
The measure would boost investments in housing and substance use programs to address homelessness. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month 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 ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Gov. Gavin Newsom postpones state address as mental health proposition falls flat with voters

Gov. Gavin Newsom postponed State of the State address due to uncertain outcome of Proposition 1.
Proposition 1 crucial for Newsom's homelessness and mental health care reform strategy. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month 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
1 month 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 ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Public health

What you need to know about Prop 1 ahead of California primary election

Proposition 1 in California aims to allocate significant funds for supportive housing, veterans, and mental health services.
The proposition faces criticism for potentially undermining the existing Mental Health Services Act in the state. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
3 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 ]
Kqed
1 month 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 ]
The Mercury News
1 month 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
1 month 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 ]
therealdeal.com
1 month 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 ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Public health

Prop 1 Edges Toward Approval, But Too Close To Call | KQED

Proposition 1 in California received 53% support for mental health funding reforms.
The measure includes a $6.38 billion bond for residential care and supportive housing. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 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 ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Public health

Placer County opposes Gavin Newsom-backed homelessness and mental health measure. Here's why

Placer County Board of Supervisors opposes Proposition 1
Proposition 1 would reroute $6.4 billion in bonds for homelessness and mental health funding [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 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 ]
San Jose Inside
1 month 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
1 month 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 ]
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 ]
San Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Public health

Cloutier: Without Prop. 1, our dire housing and untreated mental health crisis will get worse - San Jose Spotlight

Proposition 1 for addressing homelessness in California
Investments in housing and treatment facilities [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Public health

Can a $6.4 billion mental health ballot measure solve California homelessness?

Proposition 1 aims to raise $6.4 billion in bonds to provide treatment beds and homeless housing units for Californians struggling with mental health and addiction.
The measure has broad support from both Republican and Democrat state lawmakers, despite concerns about involuntary detentions and changes to mental health funding. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
Public health

California's Prop. 1 could change homeless, behavioral health services in Alameda County

Proposition 1 on the presidential primary ballot in California aims to provide new treatment beds and housing units for veterans and those with behavioral health challenges.
The proposition would shift 5% of funding out of county coffers and into statewide programs, while counties would still keep 90% of the funds with new guidelines. [ more ]
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1 month ago
California

Proposition 1 Opponents Concede Mental Health Ballot Measure Is Likely to Pass | KQED

Proposition 1 aims to overhaul California's mental health funding system with a $6.4 billion bond.
Opponents have expressed concerns about borrowing costs and impact on existing programs. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Prop. 1 opponents say it's 'likely to pass' in close race. Why Gavin Newsom is counting on it

Proposition 1 vote count for Gov. Gavin Newsom remains close
Measure tied to mental health care funding initiatives by Newsom [ more ]
www.kqed.org
1 month ago
California

Schiff, Garvey Advance to November General Election | KQED

Former baseball star Steve Garvey to face Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff in U.S. Senate race.
Proposition 1 in California remains too close to call with just over 50% voter support. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Californians vote on fate of Newsom's Prop. 1

Proposition 1 redirects existing tax for mental health services, includes $6.4 billion bond for treatment beds.
Governor Newsom campaigned for Proposition 1 as a solution to the state's homelessness and mental health crisis. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Californians to vote on measure governor says he needs to tackle homelessness crisis

Proposition 1 focuses on tackling homelessness and updating mental health system in California.
The measure restricts county funding use for mental health services, emphasizing housing and programs for homeless individuals with mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

California wants to force people into mental health care. Advocates say it will backfire

Proposition 1 would restructure California's mental health system with a $6.4bn fund for housing and treatment facilities.
There is controversy over Proposition 1's impact on mental health programs and involuntary treatment. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Public health

Things to know about California's Proposition 1

Proposition 1 in California aims to transform the mental health system and address homelessness.
The measure would give the state more power over how funds from a millionaire tax are spent and would allocate funds for housing and mental health and addiction treatment. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
California

Proposition 1: How California plans to overhaul its mental health system

Proposition 1 aims to allocate $6.4 billion for mental health treatment beds and supportive housing for homeless residents, shifting focus to severe behavioral health needs over prevention programs.
California Governor Newsom supports Prop 1 to address chronic homelessness despite prior failed initiatives and a growing homeless population. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

The cost of Prop. 1: Newsom's plan to transform California's mental health system

Proposition 1 aims to overhaul mental health services in California by financing 10,000 treatment beds, costing up to $14 billion.
Opponents argue that the price of Proposition 1 is too high, emphasizing the need to spend money effectively and understand root causes to solve issues like homelessness. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Newsom wants California voters to approve billions more to help the homeless. Will Prop. 1 help?

California voters to decide on $6.4 billion bond to combat homelessness crisis
Front-line workers express concerns about the effectiveness of Proposition 1 [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Editorial: Newsom's Prop. 1 for mental health deserves support

Prop. 1 is a bold but imperfect approach to managing the mental health crisis, targeting individuals lacking treatment.
The measure divides into authorizing state borrowing for construction and changing rules for spending income tax. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
San Francisco

Will Prop. 1 help solve CA homelessness? Experts weigh in on $6B bond for mental health facilities

Proposition 1 in California aims to provide housing for 11,000 people with mental health needs using over $6 billion in bonds.
There is a need for more funding to address the homelessness and mental health crisis in cities like San Francisco. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Your guide to Proposition 1: Newsom's overhaul of California's mental health system

Proposition 1 aims to address California's homelessness and mental health crisis.
The measure asks voters to approve changes to the Mental Health Services Act and a $6.4-billion bond for new treatment facilities. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Gov. Newsom: Housing conversion program, Homekey, has been a success, needs more funding

California has converted over 9,000 units into housing for the homeless since a statewide program began three years ago.
Governor Gavin Newsom called on voters to support Proposition 1 in March to generate more funding for the initiative. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 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
3 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 ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Public health

Newsom, firefighters back Prop. 1 to tackle homelessness, mental health crisis

Proposition 1 in California aims to address the homeless and mental health crisis by overhauling the state's mental health system and providing funding for housing and services.
If passed, Prop. 1 will allocate $6.38 billion for new treatment beds, supportive housing, outpatient treatment, veteran housing, and mental health worker training. [ 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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