Zack Scrivner’s family speaks out over diversion reform
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The family of former county supervisor Zack Scrivner is breaking their silence surrounding the…
East Sacramento park praised as a top U.S. ‘micro-escape’
With many workers across the country grinding at work eight hours per day, it can be difficult to…
Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report
LOS ANGELES – If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.…
Public hearing for proposed Alameda County health care service reductions
A controversial plan to cut 188 staff positions across the Alameda Health System will be aired out at…
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges in killings of parents
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, during a brief hearing in…
California lawmaker launches effort to strengthen suicide prevention for young men – Orange County Register
There are clear signals that young men and boys are struggling, Assemblymember Avelino Valencia said, and California can…
Behavioral Health Unit has been rolling with police on some calls during pilot program – Orange County Register
Sitting inside her vehicle, Maricella Campuzano, a behavioral health clinician with the Fullerton Police Department, called through a…
Asm. Dr. Jasmeet Bains introduces package of bills targeting loopholes in sex crime prosecution
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) introduced three bills on Thursday to address “systemic failures”…
How an aging California is turning to senior centers for romance, community and health – Shasta Scout
Members gather in the main hallway at the Culver City Senior Center, which serves adults 50 years of…
5 things we learned by spending time in Los Angeles senior centers
By Joe Garcia, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. With Californians…
Mental health advocate for California tribes dies; victim in murder-suicide • The Mendocino Voice
This article is part of a partnership between the Mendocino Voice and nonprofit newsroom CalMatters to bring relevant…
Long Beach City Council discusses their response to ‘threatening,’ but non-criminal behavior
The line between law enforcement and mental health outreach was examined with vigor at Long Beach’s City Council…