J.M., who prefers to use his initials for privacy, looks out at the San Francisco Bay at Jack London Square, where he walks almost daily for exercise and because he enjoys looking at the water, in Oakland on Dec. 1, 2025. JM received housing support through CARE Court and now lives within walking distance of Jack London. (Florence Middleton/CalMatters/Catchlight via Bay City News)

This was written by staff at the nonprofit newsroom CalMatters. It was republished by The Mendocino Voice in partnership with CalMatters to bring relevant nonpartisan news to Mendocino County readers. Learn more about CalMatters here.

SACRAMENTO, CA., 12/24/25 — Every time Jennifer Farrell got close to her brother, he slipped through her fingers. 

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