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Who’s prodding the homeless mentally ill into care under new law?

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No, droves of mentally ill people haven’t been yanked off the streets, thrown into padded wagons and medicated against their will. Actually, the first year of California’s CARE Court action might be described as a deliberate, prudent, cautious foray into a fraught landscape where individual rights and societal responsibility meet, earnestly trying to avoid collision, carefully executing a delicate dance. The law, championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom …

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Who’s prodding the homeless mentally ill into care under new law?

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Construction begins for new housing facility for homeless people

Construction begins for a new bridge housing facility this month, which will help house homeless people. The facility will have 32 beds, a communal area and more

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Construction begins on new Santa Cruz homeless facility

Demolition will begin soon at 2202 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz, the future site of a 32-bed homeless center. Construction aims to conclude this fall, with the shelter to open in early 2026.The facility, a part of Santa Cruz County’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program, will provide temporary housing and on-site behavioral services to individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral issues. It will also offer transition support for individ…

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