Since the pandemic began California has been ramping up its efforts to address its homelessness crisis, and there’s been no shortage of new programs and grand pronouncements. But while a lot is changing -- and a lot more people are getting help -- thousands upon thousands remain on the street desperate for a home.

On this edition of KCBS In Depth, we check in on one place where the pace of change on the homelessness front has been particularly fast recently: Santa Clara County. 

Guests: 
Consuelo Hernandez, director, Santa Clara County’s Office of Supportive Housing
Jennifer Loving, CEO, Destination: Home
Richard Scott, homeless advocate | board member, Grace Solutions

Host:Keith Menconi 

Since the pandemic began California has been ramping up its efforts to address its homelessness crisis, and there&rsquo;s been no shortage of new programs and grand pronouncements. But while a lot is changing -- and a lot more people are getting help -- thousands upon thousands remain on the street desperate for a home.
On this edition of KCBS In Depth, we check in on one place where the pace of change on the homelessness front has been particularly fast recently: Santa Clara County.&nbsp;
Guests:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Consuelo Hernandez, director, Santa Clara County&rsquo;s Office of Supportive Housing</li>
<li>Jennifer Loving, CEO, Destination: Home</li>
<li>Richard Scott, homeless advocate | board member, Grace Solutions</li>
</ul>
Host: Keith Menconi&nbsp;

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What would it take to end the Bay Area's homelessness crisis?

We are drawing ever closer to November and to when America will decide who will be the next president. According to most polls - at least so far - Vice President Kamala Harris holds a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump. But here in California, especially among Latino voters, support seems to be tipping a bit more blue.

A recent statewide survey has found that Harris has a strong lead over Trump among California’s Latino communities - 60% choosing Harris, 28% with Trump. But this poll looked at so much more when it comes to what Latino voters are concerned about this election season. 

To help us delve deeper into all this, KCBS's Mary Hughes is joined by Christian Arana, vice president of civic power and policy at the Latino Community Foundation, which conducted the poll. The LCF is the nation’s largest Latino surveying organization, working to invest in Latino-led organizations and to increase political participation of Latinos in California.

We are drawing ever closer to November and to when America will decide who will be the next president. According to most polls - at least so far - Vice President Kamala Harris holds a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump. But here in California, especially among Latino voters, support seems to be tipping a bit more blue.
A recent statewide survey has found that Harris has a strong lead over Trump among California’s Latino communities - 60% choosing Harris, 28% with Trump. But this poll looked at so much more when it comes to what Latino voters are concerned about this election season. 
To help us delve deeper into all this, KCBS's Mary Hughes is joined by Christian Arana, vice president of civic power and policy at the Latino Community Foundation, which conducted the poll. The LCF is the nation’s largest Latino surveying organization, working to invest in Latino-led organizations and to increase political participation of Latinos in California.

Taking a closer look at what Latino voters in California are prioritizing this election season

KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart host a panel of experts to discuss the question - what is the state of mental health, around the Bay Area and beyond?

Panel guests:

Nicole Stelter, Ph.D., LMFT, Director of Behavioral Health, Clinical Strategy & Programs at Blue Shield of California
Juan Acosta, mental health advocate, LGBTQ activist, content creator and public speaker
Amanda Lai, Bay Area high school student & Mind Out Loud participant
Lesley Garcia, MS, Director of Programs, Contra Costa Crisis Center

This episode is part of Audacy's I'm Listening initiative, which aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988.

KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart host a panel of experts to discuss the question - what is the state of mental health, around the Bay Area and beyond?
Panel guests:
Nicole Stelter, Ph.D., LMFT, Director of Behavioral Health, Clinical Strategy &amp; Programs at Blue Shield of California Juan Acosta, mental health advocate, LGBTQ activist, content creator and public speaker Amanda Lai, Bay Area high school student &amp; Mind Out Loud participant Lesley Garcia, MS, Director of Programs, Contra Costa Crisis Center
This episode is part of Audacy's I'm Listening initiative, which aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988.

I'm Listening: The State of Mental Health

Research shows that climate change isn’t just something that’s negatively affecting the planet, it’s having a deep impact on our mental health as well.

Every new wildfire, every flash flood, every heatwave brings on another level of eco-anxiety in many people. A survey conducted by UNDP, Oxford University and GeoPoll, found that 56% of respondents think at least once a week about the problems caused by the climate situation and these feelings can be even stronger in younger people.

Of course, it can feel overwhelming to see all that our environment is going through and wonder what can be done - or to have experienced an extreme weather event first-hand, to carry trauma from that and not know how to heal from it. It’s a big conversation and so we’re turning to Jennifer Silverstein, a licensed clinical social worker in Sonoma County, who is working to build resilient communities, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable members, that can face unfolding ecological crises.

Research shows that climate change isn’t just something that’s negatively affecting the planet, it’s having a deep impact on our mental health as well.
Every new wildfire, every flash flood, every heatwave brings on another level of eco-anxiety in many people. A survey conducted by UNDP, Oxford University and GeoPoll, found that 56% of respondents think at least once a week about the problems caused by the climate situation and these feelings can be even stronger in younger people.
Of course, it can feel overwhelming to see all that our environment is going through and wonder what can be done - or to have experienced an extreme weather event first-hand, to carry trauma from that and not know how to heal from it. It’s a big conversation and so we’re turning to Jennifer Silverstein, a licensed clinical social worker in Sonoma County, who is working to build resilient communities, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable members, that can face unfolding ecological crises.

What would it take to end the Bay Area's homelessness crisis?

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