A proposed state budget change could stall the program that sends behavioral health workers — instead of police — to respond to mental health emergencies. CalMatters’ Ana Ibarra explains.

A proposed state budget change could stall the program that sends behavioral health workers &mdash; instead of police &mdash; to respond to mental health emergencies. CalMatters&rsquo; Ana Ibarra explains.

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State Budget Cuts Could Halt Mobile Crisis Teams

KQED newscast for Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he has requested the federal government extend FEMA funds for fire survivors. LAist reporter Erin Stone spoke with a survivor worried the money will dry up.

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he has requested the federal government extend FEMA funds for fire survivors. LAist reporter Erin Stone spoke with a survivor worried the money will dry up.

Newsom Pushes to Extend FEMA Aid as Fire Survivors Fear Funding Cliff

One of the passengers aboard the cruise ship hit with a hantavirus outbreak is a resident of Santa Clara County. Public health officials say the individual is back home and being monitored and evaluated. State health officials say "the risk to the general public remains extremely low."

One of the passengers aboard the cruise ship hit with a hantavirus outbreak is a resident of Santa Clara County. Public health officials say the individual is back home and being monitored and evaluated. State health officials say "the risk to the general public remains extremely low."

State Budget Cuts Could Halt Mobile Crisis Teams

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