San Diego County

The region has been watching and waiting as disgraced San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher clings to his political life after he announced he will resign amid allegations of sexual harassment from at least two women.

Fletcher made a surprise announcement late on Sunday, March 26th, that he was seeking rehab treatment for PTSD, trauma, and alcohol abuse, and ending his campaign for State Senate in next year's election cycle.

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<p>It is estimated that one in five adults in San Diego County experiences a mental health challenge. This is the same statistic at a national level. However, many don’t seek treatment because of the stigma associated with mental illness.</p>

<h3>Local Organizations Criticize Decision, While Others View it as a Community Safety Victory</h3>

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