Sup. Dorsey Demands Report on Drug Tourism,' Seems to Be Itching For Crackdown
District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey is requesting an analysis of the home addresses of those arrested for drug-related offenses in San Francisco to determine how many are from out of town.
Despite increased law enforcement efforts, overdose deaths in San Francisco have continued to rise, indicating the need for alternative solutions. [ more ]
L.A. looks at eliminating up to 2,000 vacant positions as the city's budget outlook worsens
Los Angeles officials plan to eliminate up to 2,000 vacant positions to address the worsening financial situation.
Strategies to balance the city budget include cutting back on consulting work, delaying public projects, and possibly dipping into reserve funds. [ more ]
San Jose to clear 1,000 homeless people from creeks and waterways
City of San Jose plans to move homeless people into shelters due to state mandate on clearing encampments near waterways.
City officials plan on adding shelter spaces and a large group shelter to accommodate homeless individuals, despite the significant cost involved. [ more ]
New York City Hid Realities of Homelessness Crisis, Report Finds
New York City officials sought to hide the worsening homelessness crisis in the city.
The investigation found that officials manipulated public data about the number of families eligible for shelter to make the problem appear less severe. [ more ]