California voters pass $6 billion Prop. 1 measure to tackle homelessness crisis

California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis. Proposition 1 marks the first update to the state’s mental health system in 20 years and a win for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who spent significant time and money campaigning on the measure’s behalf. He raised more than $13 million to promote it with the support of law enforcement, first responders, hospitals and mayors of major cities. Opponents raised just $1,000. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/ap-california-voters-pass-proposition-requiring-counties-to-spend-on-programs-to-tackle-homelessness/