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Economy & Jobs Homelessness Crisis & Personal Support Government

Los Angeles Homeless Population Grows. But Mayor Karen Bass Has Also Made Gains

07/26/2023
Despite efforts by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to shelter more than 14,000 people this year, the city's homeless population keeps growing. That does not necessarily mean her signature program is failing. The larger question: How does California measure success?

From Sacramento News and Review...

Families & Children Health Crisis & Personal Support

Proposed Law Would Reduce Barriers to Mental Health Care for California Youth

07/25/2023
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The legislation would overhaul the process to appeal denials of coverage by private health insurance companies.

From CapPublicRadio...

Homelessness Seniors Crisis & Personal Support County of Sacramento

‘Safe House’ Opens for Older, Unhoused Sacramentans

07/18/2023
Older adults make up the fastest-growing share of California’s homeless population. To meet their needs locally, Sacramento County opened Nottoli Place, a small shelter for adults ages 60 and up.

From YubaNet...

Crisis & Personal Support Government

California Steps Up Efforts to Stem Violence Against Native Americans With Feather Alert System

07/06/2023
Today tribal leaders, local law enforcement and lawmakers gathered to learn how the a new tool—the Feather Alert—will work to help law enforcement quickly notify the public about missing Native Americans and enlist their aid.

From CalMatters...

Economy & Jobs Health Crisis & Personal Support Government

Mental Health Providers Say New Medi-Cal Reform May Force Them to Cut Services

07/05/2023
Medi-Cal is changing how it pays mental health providers. Many of those providers say they may no longer be able to afford peer support specialists, home visits and other services.

From YubaNet...

Crisis & Personal Support Crime & Justice

ACLU Launches State’s 1st Database to Track Conditions in Immigration Detention Facilities

06/26/2023
The ACLU Foundation of Northern California launched the California Immigration Detention Database, a tool to track complaints filed by immigrants in California detention facilities to seek redress against inhumane conditions.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Health Crisis & Personal Support

Geographic Disparities Revealed in US Depression Rates, New Study Shows

06/21/2023
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted the analysis that revealed significant variations in the prevalence of diagnosed depression , ranging from an estimated 12.7% in Hawaii to 27.5% in West Virginia.

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Economy & Jobs Agriculture & Gardening Crisis & Personal Support Government

CalFresh Farmers Market Benefits May Be Cut in Budget Deal

06/19/2023
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A program allowing CalFresh benefits to be used at farmer's markets may end up on the cutting room floor.

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Economy & Jobs Health Crisis & Personal Support Government

California Food Banks Flooded by Families Needing Help

06/09/2023
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With pandemic benefits ending, food banks have become supermarkets for thousands of Californians.

From Sacramento News and Review...

Health Crisis & Personal Support Crime & Justice

WellSpace’s ‘Crib’ Offers Temporary Alternative to Hospital or Jail

06/02/2023
WellSpace Health is a nonprofit organization in Sacramento, Placer and Amador counties. The organization provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services to more than 110,000 low-income and underserved patients each year.

From CalMatters...

Public Safety Health Crisis & Personal Support State of California

California Bill Could Help Improve Firefighters’ Mental Health

05/23/2023
After unanimously clearing the Senate, a bill expanding first responders' access to workers’ comp for PTSD moves to the Assembly.

From The Galt Herald...

County of Sacramento City of Galt City of Galt Police Department Homelessness Community Service & Support Crisis & Personal Support

New Mobile Crisis Team Discussed

04/12/2023
With more and more residents voicing concern about Galt's homeless population, a new Mobile Crisis Team has been formed to deal with mental health situations. A Sacramento County social worker and Galt police officer recently shared recent developments.

From The Galt Herald...

City of Elk Grove Homelessness Crisis & Personal Support Housing Veterans

Nonprofit Founder Seeks a Transitional Housing Project in Elk Grove

01/11/2023
Mark Jackson, CEO and founder of St. Martin Foundation, hopes to help build a facility to house homeless men in Elk Grove. His mission is to reduce homelessness among males transitioning from alcohol addiction recovery programs or incarceration.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Health Crisis & Personal Support State of California Susan Talamantes Eggman

California Senate’s New Health Chair to Prioritize Mental Health, Homelessness

01/05/2023
State Sen. Susan Talamantes Eggman of Stockton has been appointed chair of the state Senate's health committee. A licensed social worker, Eggman said she will make mental health care and homelessness front-burner issues.

From The Galt Herald...

Education Crisis & Personal Support

Galt Joint Union Elementary School District Seeks Narcan

11/01/2022
The Galt Joint Union Elementary School District is applying to stock the anti-opioid overdose medicine for students and staff.

From Santa Cruz County Sentinel...

Education Health Crisis & Personal Support

Education on Drug Dangers Optional or Missing in Many California Schools

10/04/2022
Even as fentanyl overdoses among young people have skyrocketed, health education remains optional in most California schools. “Prevention is not always prioritized,” says Dareen Khatib, co-chair of the California Health Education Community of Practice.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Crisis & Personal Support Health

As Schools Tackle Student Mental Health, Nonprofits Work to Fill a Void

09/22/2022
With so many students requiring mental health support and school districts confronting mental health clinician shortages, local organizations are stepping up to bridge the gap for students of color.

From Sacramento News & Review...

Community Service & Support Crisis & Personal Support County of Sacramento

Helping LGBTQ Foster Youth Aging-Out Of The System With Housing

05/24/2022
LGBTQ foster youth in California have a greater likelihood of being undereducated, unemployed and becoming homeless compared to their heterosexual peers. But the future doesn’t have to look like this.

From KCRA NBC 3...

Crisis & Personal Support Health

How a NorCal Judge Fights Stigma Behind Mental Health Problems

03/08/2022
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tim Fall wrote a book about dealing with anxiety and depression. His reason for writing: “When it comes to public officials you just don’t hear of people who admit having some sort of mental health diagnosis.”

From The Galt Herald...

Crisis & Personal Support County of Sacramento County of Sacramento Board of Supervisors

Alex Joe to Vie for District 5 Supervisor Seat

02/15/2022
Former Elk Grove school board member Alex Joe plans to run for the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat in this June’s primary election.

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