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The government's approach to the housing crisis is failing, leading to excessive taxpayer costs and a record number of families in emergency accommodation.

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

2 weeks ago

Op-ed | New York needs an all-of-the-above approach from next mayor to address housing crisis | amNewYork

New York City's housing crisis requires compassionate and effective leadership to address homelessness and affordability.

Current policies are exacerbating the housing crisis with rising rents and insufficient shelters.

fromPadailypost

2 weeks ago

East Bay (California)

People living in cars outside East Palo Alto City Hall

A federal law helps homeless students get an education. Trump's budget could weaken it

Funding cuts to the McKinney-Vento program pose threats to support for homeless students in schools.

Mission District

fromMission Local

2 weeks ago

Day 92 at the 16th St. Plaza: people aren't having fun, they look ill

The ongoing drug crisis in the Mission highlights significant public health and safety concerns that need immediate attention.

NYC politics

fromCity Limits

2 weeks ago

WATCH: Democratic Candidates for NYC Mayor on NYCHA & Family Homelessness

The mayoral forum emphasized candidates' plans to tackle public housing and family homelessness ahead of NYC's primary election.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

2 weeks ago

Goodbye, Bikini Hostel? Miami Beach advances deal to close hostel-turned-shelter

Miami Beach commissioners have advanced a plan for a new luxury development that may displace a homeless shelter, raising community concerns.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

2 weeks ago

Rough sleeping to be decriminalised in England and Wales

Rough sleeping will be decriminalised as the UK government scraps the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act.

NYC parents

fromThe Nation

2 weeks ago

How America Failed the Unhoused

The book explores the connection between homelessness and the excessive work culture in America.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Letters: Food trucks are a good way for Gilroy to build community

I am glad to see Gilroy taking a proactive approach to community building through its downtown food truck pilot program. Encouraging food trucks not only revitalizes public spaces by offering citizens a casual place to hang out, but it also supports local entrepreneurs and provides affordable dining options.

US politics

San Francisco

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

3 weeks ago

Halting Berkeley encampment sweep leaves residents and neighbors frustrated

City workers prematurely cleared a homeless encampment, prompting legal and community tensions.

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Berkeley moves to clear one of it largest homeless camps before judge halts sweep

Federal Judge Says Berkeley Can Sweep Large Homeless Encampment, But That People With Disabilities Can Stay

City clears tents, shelters at longstanding Northwest Berkeley encampment

Judge says Berkeley can evict some from homeless encampment, but bars full sweep

RV Encampments Are Notoriously Hard to Close. This City Found Something That Works | KQED

Federal judge rules some people can stay at Berkeley homeless encampment

Berkeley moves to clear one of it largest homeless camps before judge halts sweep

Federal Judge Says Berkeley Can Sweep Large Homeless Encampment, But That People With Disabilities Can Stay

City clears tents, shelters at longstanding Northwest Berkeley encampment

Judge says Berkeley can evict some from homeless encampment, but bars full sweep

RV Encampments Are Notoriously Hard to Close. This City Found Something That Works | KQED

Federal judge rules some people can stay at Berkeley homeless encampment

On Mental Health, New York Must Get Police Messaging Right

Business owners, public safety personnel rally in support of San Jose homeless arrest proposal

San Jose approves policy setting expectation that unhoused accept shelter

The fight to reduce homeless service worker burnout in grueling industry

San Jose mayor redefines 'Responsibility to Shelter' policy - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County Opens New Mental Health Housing in San Jose | KQED

On Mental Health, New York Must Get Police Messaging Right

Business owners, public safety personnel rally in support of San Jose homeless arrest proposal

San Jose approves policy setting expectation that unhoused accept shelter

The fight to reduce homeless service worker burnout in grueling industry

San Jose mayor redefines 'Responsibility to Shelter' policy - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County Opens New Mental Health Housing in San Jose | KQED

Mayors of California's largest cities warn that funding loss will set back homelessness progress

Here's a look at controversial San Jose shelter plan for unhoused ahead of next week's budget vote

Opinion: When the unhoused are offered private space, they accept shelter

San Jose Council Approves Mahan's Shelter Enforcement Plan | KQED

San Jose mayor says legislators talking out of both sides of their mouths' for demanding progress while cutting homelessness funding

San Jose mayor says legislators 'talking out of both sides of their mouths' for demanding progress while cutting homelessness funding

Mayors of California's largest cities warn that funding loss will set back homelessness progress

Here's a look at controversial San Jose shelter plan for unhoused ahead of next week's budget vote

Opinion: When the unhoused are offered private space, they accept shelter

San Jose Council Approves Mahan's Shelter Enforcement Plan | KQED

San Jose mayor says legislators talking out of both sides of their mouths' for demanding progress while cutting homelessness funding

San Jose mayor says legislators 'talking out of both sides of their mouths' for demanding progress while cutting homelessness funding

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? June 6, 2025

A New Book Makes the Case for Housing as a Human Right

How Andrew Cuomo Made Homelessness Worse

SF mayor's proposal would stop RVs from parking on city streets for more than 2 hours per day

Lurie proposes moving $89M from Prop. C earmarked for housing to fund shelters instead

Pregnant Lewisham woman forced to sofa surf and give birth with nowhere to live

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? June 6, 2025

A New Book Makes the Case for Housing as a Human Right

How Andrew Cuomo Made Homelessness Worse

SF mayor's proposal would stop RVs from parking on city streets for more than 2 hours per day

Lurie proposes moving $89M from Prop. C earmarked for housing to fund shelters instead

Pregnant Lewisham woman forced to sofa surf and give birth with nowhere to live

Housing Program Increases Student Success in Calif.

Evans: Don't believe the haters. I'm from Arkansas. California is no failure.

Newsom Slashes Funding for Homelessness in State Budget, Leaving Cities Scrambling | KQED

Homelessness takes center stage at San Jose Spotlight's PolitiBeat - San Jose Spotlight

Housing Program Increases Student Success in Calif.

Evans: Don't believe the haters. I'm from Arkansas. California is no failure.

Newsom Slashes Funding for Homelessness in State Budget, Leaving Cities Scrambling | KQED

Homelessness takes center stage at San Jose Spotlight's PolitiBeat - San Jose Spotlight

Op-ed: Don't arrest us - listen to us first - San Jose Spotlight

"We Do Not Consent": Sweep at Thousand Acres Removes Longtime Unhoused Community

UPDATE: "We Do Not Consent": Sweep at Thousand Acres Removes Longtime Unhoused Community

How the White House's War on the Job Corps Is Hurting Trump Country

Both People and Plants Are Thriving at This Santa Cruz Garden

Sixth Street Triage Center closes after four months

Op-ed: Don't arrest us - listen to us first - San Jose Spotlight

"We Do Not Consent": Sweep at Thousand Acres Removes Longtime Unhoused Community

UPDATE: "We Do Not Consent": Sweep at Thousand Acres Removes Longtime Unhoused Community

How the White House's War on the Job Corps Is Hurting Trump Country

Both People and Plants Are Thriving at This Santa Cruz Garden

Sixth Street Triage Center closes after four months

Opinion: It's Time to Pass the Homeless Protection Act

How Hotels, Once a Last Resort, Became New York's Default Answer to Homelessness

Opinion: It's Time to Pass the Homeless Protection Act

How Hotels, Once a Last Resort, Became New York's Default Answer to Homelessness

West Valley residents angry over hotel turning to homeless housing - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose approves $5.57 billlion budget with increased funding for immigrant support

San Jose safe parking no better than street life, residents say - San Jose Spotlight

Neighbors raise concern over plan to convert SJ hotel to homeless shelter for women and children

San Jose bans homeless people renting RVs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's $5.5B budget tackles controversial plans - San Jose Spotlight

West Valley residents angry over hotel turning to homeless housing - San Jose Spotlight

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