Gov. Gavin Newsom said Santa Clara County needs to step up its game in treating people with severe mental health issues. County leaders and advocates disagree. At a news conference Monday, Newsom singled out the county as one of 10 that are not bringing enough people through the state-mandated CARE Court system — designed to allow family members and first responders to petition the court to help treat adults with psychotic disorders. Since December 2024, 53 petitions have been filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court for individuals to enter a voluntary treatment program under the guidance of a judge,…
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