Shawn Hubler

Officials are advising people to leave one of the nation’s most scenic coastal stretches before rain washes away more of Highway 1.

The measure known as Proposition 1, which includes $6.38 billion for treatment and housing, was a top priority for Gov. Gavin Newsom to reduce homelessness in the state.

Proposition 1 was expected to be widely approved, but the vote is close. Here’s what the measure is and what’s at stake.