BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The CARE Act created a process that was supposed to get those with psychiatric disorders the help they need.
But Governor Gavin Newsom is now stressing the importance of local leaders putting their feet on the gas and increasing the effectiveness of the program.
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At Monday’s press conference, Newsom announced $300 million is available for counties that have not met the mark for the program — including Kern County.
Since Kern adopted the homeless mental health initiative in October 2024, the county has received 213 petitions. Fifty-eight of those were approved with 11 still pending…