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…
How Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court lost its teeth in the Legislature
By Yue Stella Yu and Erica Yee, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for…
School-site social workers help kids through tragedy. Nearly half could lose their jobs
On a Wednesday afternoon in September, during the typical pick-up time for Commodore Sloat Elementary, Robert Byrd was…
Heart of the Valley provides valuable assistance to seniors in need
Marisa Carlini has spent her life helping others. The 64-year-old Santa Clara resident grew up with a nurse…
Heart of the Valley provides valuable assistance to seniors in need
Marisa Carlini has spent her life helping others. The 64-year-old Santa Clara resident grew up with a nurse…
Supervisors: Restore LGBTQ counseling | News
LOS ANGELES — After the federal government cut funding for the service, the county Board of Supervisors on…