SACRAMENTO—California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a new proposal last week to force some homeless suffering from drug addiction and mental illnesses into substance abuse treatment amid sprawling encampments and homeless on the streets. But the move has become a buzzing conversation among homeless activists, residents, and providers alike. Amid a wave of progressive reforms across the state, and the “Housing First” model that seeks to house all homeless individuals, some say Newsom is finally addressing the root of the problem in his new proposal. The new plan, termed the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court, will summon homeless people dealing with substance abuse and mental illnesses to receive a court-ordered treatment plan lasting up to two years. If an individual denies treatment and they are deemed unfit to make decisions for themselves, they will be placed into conservatorship. “I think the governor definitely is tapping into the real deal,” …