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UC Davis Launches Mobile Clinic to Help Students

01/01/2024
A new 24/7 mobile team at UC Davis is working to prevent crises before they happen, answering calls every day from students experiencing overwhelming stress and food and housing insecurity.

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He Says He Was Abused in ICE Detention Even Though He is a Legal Resident of California. Now He’s Suing for $1 Million

12/21/2023
The 33-year old Mexican-born man—who from toddler age has been a permanent legal resident of California—has reported abuse, unsanitary conditions and threats of force-feeding before his release from immigration detention in April.

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Domestic Violence Shelters Play a Key Role in Fighting Homelessness. Now They Face Deep Funding Cuts

12/19/2023
Federal funding for domestic violence shelters and housing programs is declining. Advocates want the state to step in, but with a record projected deficit new spending is unlikely.

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An EPIC Mission: End Poverty in California

12/10/2023
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Nonprofit founded by former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs has been on listening tour since early 2022

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COVID Rent Relief Delays: 70,000 Households at Risk of Eviction

12/04/2023
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State program has run so low on money that applications have been delayed for two years or more.

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As Alzheimer’s Cases Grow, Sacramento Wants to Make Communities 'Dementia-Friendly’

11/29/2023
In Sacramento County, a new initiative is underway to make the area “friendlier” for people who have dementia and attempt to lower rates of the disease in the first place. Officials want more businesses to be able to see the signs, and for families to have more clarity on local resources.

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Barbershops in Sacramento Host Free Therapy Sessions for Black Men

11/16/2023
Local barbers and the Greater Sacramento Urban League partner on a mental health program for Black men.

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Why It’s Taken So Long for the Golden Gate Bridge to Get a Protective Barrier

11/14/2023
Workers are in the final stages of a long, $217 million project: Install a protective barrier at the Golden Gate Bridge. Roughly 2,000 people have died by suicide jumping from the bridge since it opened in 1937.

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Sacramento County’s Opioid Deaths by the Numbers

11/08/2023
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The number of deaths due to opioid related overdoses has steadily increased in Sacramento County, with 215 fatalities in 2022, state data show.

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Extracurricular Clubs, Sports Programs Help Young Camp Fire Survivors Heal

11/08/2023
Five years ago, the Camp Fire disrupted lives, followed quickly by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving students in Paradise with few options to connect with others outside of the internet.

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Sacramento County Approves Homeless Safe Parking Program in North Highlands

11/08/2023
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a safe parking program in North Highlands. Once it opens, county staff said up to 30 people at a time will be able to park at the site on Watt Avenue, with access to showers, restrooms and at least two meals a day.

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Angela Davis Says Black Women Have Always Led the Charge for Change

11/06/2023
Internationally acclaimed activist and women’s rights warrior Angela Davis was in Sacramento speaking on solutions for ending domestic violence in the Black community.

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Newsom Taking New Approach to California’s 10,000 Homeless Veterans

11/05/2023
California’s population of homeless veterans has plateaued despite billions of dollars in state spending to create housing for former service members. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to shift resources to focus on veterans with serious mental health conditions.

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Folsom City Council Approves Grant to Help Police Battle Underage Drinking

10/25/2023
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A $35,000 federal grant will help police combat underage drinking with sting operations in the city, which has more than its fair share of alcohol-related business.

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Part of Folsom Opioid Settlement Money to Go Toward Community Service Officer Position

10/18/2023
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The Folsom City Council approved funding Oct. 12 for a new community service police officer position after collecting $282,000 to date in opioid settlement awards.

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Californians’ Mental Health: Newsom Signs Law to Overhaul System

10/11/2023
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But opponents fear that new involuntary treatment rules violate civil liberties.

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Trouble at Several Youth Homes in Citrus Heights Raises Questions

10/07/2023
A Citrus Heights youth organization is frequently listed in police call logs, with its group homes drawing complaints from residents.

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California Sues ‘Crisis’ Pregnancy Centers That Promise ‘Abortion Pill Reversal’

09/21/2023
Several anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers are advertising abortion pill reversal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the claims false advertising that mislead vulnerable patients.

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Newsom’s Mental Health Plan Heads to Voters. What Does It Say?

09/15/2023
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New plan redirects funds from “millionaire’s tax” to affordable housing for homeless with mental health issues.

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‘We Are Horrified’: Late Changes to Newsom’s $6 Billion Mental Health Bond Surprise Providers

09/14/2023
California voters likely will see a mental health ballot measure on the March 2024 election. One would issue a $6 billion bond to create housing for people with mental illnesses.

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