Experts share ways to cope with grief during holidays
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A 2021 survey found that 36% of U.S. adults preferred to skip the holidays…
The gap between CARE Court’s intent and its application
By Tom Scott, Special for CalMatters A courtroom at the San Diego County Superior Court in San Diego…
State DOJ ‘reviewing our options’ in Scrivner case | News
The state Attorney General’s Office said it’s reviewing its options following the granting of a mental health diversion…
Gun suicides among older adults rising in California’s rural counties
By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters Kelly Frost holds a photograph of her father, Jeffrey Butler, in Douglas City…
Didi Hirsch receives funding to support mental health of January fire survivors
Didi Hirsch receives funding to support mental health of January fire survivors A local mental health non-profit has…
Scrivner granted mental health diversion | News
Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner was granted a mental health diversion program in lieu of potential prison…
What people inside have to say about new CA mental health court
By Marisa Kendall and Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters Illustration by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters This story was originally published by…
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
These new California laws go into effect in 2026 California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several new bills into…
Why CARE Court has housed few homeless Californians
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters J.M., who prefers to use his initials for privacy, looks out at the San…
Fresno County program providing mental health support for students during winter break
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Winter vacation is a good mid-school-year break for students, who have been working hard…
Everything you need to know about how to use CARE Court
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Community members take brochures about local resources after listening to a panel discuss CARE…
Why families who backed CA mental health court feel let down by it
By Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters Ronda Deplazes, who felt CARE Court let down her son after she placed her…