Letter, 2/21: Responsibility of State

Published February 24, 2014

Letter, 2/21: Responsibility of state
Why are we ignoring the responsibility of the state to give mental health care to a man who had been in and out of their control for 20 years, since the age of 7, and who unwaveringly asked for help before he killed someone? How does focusing on … Read more on Lincoln Journal Star

Actor's death sows doubt among OC's recovering opioid addicts
In Orange County, death from opioids, the family of drugs that includes heroin, is a reason for concern with overdoses happening at a clip of one every other day. Hoffman's death also brought out one of the tricks of addiction – drawing doubt from … Read more on OCRegister (subscription)

Carlos Ruiz Allegedly Stole Sound System, Then Came Back For Remote
According to police, Ruiz was committing the crimes to fuel his heroin addiction. Ruiz faces an additional burglary charge in connection with a Feb. 7 burglary in Cherry Hill, N.J., CourierPostOnline reported. Ruiz was also found to be a fugitive in a … Read more on Huffington Post

San Jose Firefighter Accused Of Selling Meth, Sex Abuse Appears In Court
Santa Clara County Judge Deborah Ryan ordered Mario Enrique Cuestas, 53, who appeared in court in handcuffs and dressed in brown and orange jail clothing, held on $ 75,000 bail and set his plea hearing for Feb. 26. Cuestas at one point exchanged facial … Read more on CBS Local