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Gov. Gavin Newsom said Santa Clara County needs to step up its game in treating people with severe mental health issues. County leaders disagree.

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The Democratic hopeful is ignoring pressure to step aside to keep two Republicans from advancing in the June primary. She ...

Love it or hate it, we are bound to understand that it is our new reality,” City Councilmember Zac Unger said.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom said Santa Clara County needs to step up its game in treating people with severe mental health issues. County leaders and advocates Gov. Gavin Newsom says Santa Clara County isn’t ...