Feb 22 - Mar 3, 2024
Vol. 24, No. 52
California voters have one statewide ballot measure to decide on in the upcoming March primary: Proposition 1. The $6.4 billion bond aims to build housing units for the chronically homeless and boost services for those with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. But the changes it would make to the Mental Health Services Act will impact local funding for existing county-run mental health programs. Staff Writers Taylor O’Connor and Samantha Herrera (from New Times) speak with county officials to better understand how it would impact local programs [6].
This week, you can also read about how the weather impacted last year’s grape harvest [4], what Arroyo Grande High School’s theater program is raising money for [18], and what’s new with the World of Pinot Noir for 2024 [21].
