"California's Proposition 1 Gains Support in Early Election Results"

California voters are divided over Proposition 1, a ballot measure aimed at addressing the state's homelessness crisis and mental health system. Governor Gavin Newsom campaigned for the measure, which would authorize over $6 billion in bonds for mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and housing for the homeless. While some support the proposition as a necessary step to tackle the crisis, others, including social providers, have concerns about its potential impact on existing programs. The measure's fate remains uncertain as ballot counting in California could take days, and it has become a focal point in the ongoing efforts to address the state's significant homelessness challenges.