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California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless

Headline from KTVU San Francisco

With more than 100,000 people living on California’s streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its kind law on Wednesday that could force some of them into treatment as part of a program he describes as "care" but opponents argue is cruel.

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  1. KTVU San Francisco

    California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    With more than 100,000 people living on California’s streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its kind law on Wednesday that could force some of them into treatment as part of a program he describes as "care" but opponents argue is cruel.

  2. KESQ Palm Springs

    Riverside County among CA's first to roll out mental health courts for homeless (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With more than 100,000 people living on California’s streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law on Wednesday that could force some of them into treatment as part of a program he describes as “care” but opponents argue is cruel.

  3. Fox News

    Gov. Gavin Newsom approves court-ordered mental treatment for homeless (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that could force some homeless people with mental issues into court-ordered treatment, which critics argue is cruel.

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