Santa Cruz County needle exchange grows as lawsuit shutters volunteer exchange
Clean syringe access drops overall
Clean syringe access drops overall
Land, building acquisition planned with $116 million
Regulators seek input on five year plan
Advocates warn of less access to health care
Elected leaders asked for money, buildings for child care
More staff and coordination in new 24-hour response
Civil Grand Jury report outlines problems, offers solutions
Programs would dispatch mental health workers, not police
After years of negotiations, county supervisors to consider plan
As pandemic rules expire, safety-net gaps widen
‘Thrive Hive’ provides employment support, health and housing services
‘988’ hotline starts, legislators advance money for non-police responses