Nonprofit helped conceive California's homeless housing program, then left string of failed projects
The transition of motels to housing for the unhoused in California faced significant challenges, leading to foreclosures instead of much-needed apartments. [ more ]
Plan to house families beyond Home Counties paused
Tower Hamlets has paused its homeless accommodation policy beyond Home Counties to reassess its impact on vulnerable families amid changing government discussions. [ more ]
Nonprofit helped conceive California's homeless housing program, then left string of failed projects
The transition of motels to housing for the unhoused in California faced significant challenges, leading to foreclosures instead of much-needed apartments. [ more ]
Plan to house families beyond Home Counties paused
Tower Hamlets has paused its homeless accommodation policy beyond Home Counties to reassess its impact on vulnerable families amid changing government discussions. [ more ]
Here's a look at SF's Tenderloin 1 month after encampment crackdown
San Francisco's aggressive approach towards homelessness has resulted in fewer tents but hasn't significantly reduced the number of unhoused individuals.
The city is adopting a 'service-first' model, offering shelter options amidst ongoing street sweeps. [ more ]
Here's a look at SF's Tenderloin 1 month after encampment crackdown
San Francisco's aggressive approach towards homelessness has resulted in fewer tents but hasn't significantly reduced the number of unhoused individuals.
The city is adopting a 'service-first' model, offering shelter options amidst ongoing street sweeps. [ more ]
Mayor Breed is deleting texts. Legal experts say that's a problem.
Mayor Breed's deletion of texts raises concerns about compliance with California's public records law and the oversight of government transparency. [ more ]
Mayor Breed is deleting texts. Legal experts say that's a problem.
Mayor Breed's deletion of texts raises concerns about compliance with California's public records law and the oversight of government transparency. [ more ]
Homeless Lewisham dad and kids offered 1 bed flat next to industrial estate
A homeless father was offered inadequate housing by Lewisham Council, which lacked basic living conditions and raised concerns about the council's housing support process. [ more ]
Homeless advocates push back on San Jose clearing encampment due to airport path
Homeless encampments in San Jose are being cleared due to safety regulations near the airport, raising concerns about the impact on residents. [ more ]
Homeless advocates push back on San Jose clearing encampment due to airport path
Homeless encampments in San Jose are being cleared due to safety regulations near the airport, raising concerns about the impact on residents. [ more ]
Homeless advocates push back on San Jose clearing encampment due to airport path
Homeless encampments in San Jose are being cleared due to safety regulations near the airport, raising concerns about the impact on residents. [ more ]
Homeless advocates push back on San Jose clearing encampment due to airport path
Homeless encampments in San Jose are being cleared due to safety regulations near the airport, raising concerns about the impact on residents. [ more ]
Homeless Lewisham dad and kids offered 1 bed flat next to industrial estate
A homeless father was offered inadequate housing by Lewisham Council, which lacked basic living conditions and raised concerns about the council's housing support process. [ more ]
Homeless advocates push back on San Jose clearing encampment due to airport path
Homeless encampments in San Jose are being cleared due to safety regulations near the airport, raising concerns about the impact on residents. [ more ]
Homeless advocates push back on San Jose clearing encampment due to airport path
Homeless encampments in San Jose are being cleared due to safety regulations near the airport, raising concerns about the impact on residents. [ more ]
Homeless advocates push back on San Jose clearing encampment due to airport path
Homeless encampments in San Jose are being cleared due to safety regulations near the airport, raising concerns about the impact on residents. [ more ]
Homeless advocates push back on San Jose clearing encampment due to airport path
Homeless encampments in San Jose are being cleared due to safety regulations near the airport, raising concerns about the impact on residents. [ more ]
'They should be looking after Irish people' claims man after arrest for smashing door of refugee centre
A homeless man was charged for damaging a hotel door, expressing resentment towards accommodation for Ukrainian refugees over local Irish needs. [ more ]
'They should be looking after Irish people' claims man after arrest for smashing door of refugee centre
A homeless man was charged for damaging a hotel door, expressing resentment towards accommodation for Ukrainian refugees over local Irish needs. [ more ]
Sexual Abuse Allegations Shatter a Crusading Priest's Legacy
Abbe Pierre, once a revered figure in France for his fight against homelessness, faces multiple posthumous sexual assault allegations, shaking the foundation of his legacy. [ more ]
South Bay vineyard owner lets manager's family live on property in RV. Is this illegal?
A winery owner's battle with Santa Clara County over housing for a long-time employee highlights homelessness issues and regulatory challenges in the area. [ more ]
Sutton former prisoner wants another chance after last Christmas Day spent outside
Community spaces like the Beehive Cafe provide vital support and connections for residents, including those facing hardships like homelessness. [ more ]
Day Around the Bay: Davis Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Mt. Rose
Activists secured temporary housing for a Venezuelan migrant mother with meningitis after significant health struggles and no post-hospital housing options. [ more ]
South Bay vineyard owner lets manager's family live on property in RV. Is this illegal?
A winery owner's battle with Santa Clara County over housing for a long-time employee highlights homelessness issues and regulatory challenges in the area. [ more ]
Sutton former prisoner wants another chance after last Christmas Day spent outside
Community spaces like the Beehive Cafe provide vital support and connections for residents, including those facing hardships like homelessness. [ more ]
Day Around the Bay: Davis Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Mt. Rose
Activists secured temporary housing for a Venezuelan migrant mother with meningitis after significant health struggles and no post-hospital housing options. [ more ]
South San Jose residents tell county It's time to stop using our community as a dumping ground in response to jail diversion proposal
The Santa Clara County's proposal for a jail diversion program in South San Jose led to significant community backlash over transparency and safety concerns. [ more ]
Berkeley Moves to Expand Homeless Encampment Sweeps in More Aggressive Approach | KQED
Berkeley is adopting aggressive measures to displace homeless encampments without mandatory shelter offers, highlighting public safety concerns. [ more ]
South San Jose residents tell county It's time to stop using our community as a dumping ground in response to jail diversion proposal
The Santa Clara County's proposal for a jail diversion program in South San Jose led to significant community backlash over transparency and safety concerns. [ more ]
Berkeley Moves to Expand Homeless Encampment Sweeps in More Aggressive Approach | KQED
Berkeley is adopting aggressive measures to displace homeless encampments without mandatory shelter offers, highlighting public safety concerns. [ more ]
Why the California Housing Market Is So Expensive in 2024
The sky-high housing costs in California are deeply rooted and influence various aspects of life, exacerbating crises like homelessness and economic inequality. [ more ]
Opinion: One way to help aging Angelenos combat housing insecurity and loneliness
Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of California's homeless population, exacerbated by rising housing costs and insufficient Social Security benefits. [ more ]
Why the California Housing Market Is So Expensive in 2024
The sky-high housing costs in California are deeply rooted and influence various aspects of life, exacerbating crises like homelessness and economic inequality. [ more ]
Opinion: One way to help aging Angelenos combat housing insecurity and loneliness
Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of California's homeless population, exacerbated by rising housing costs and insufficient Social Security benefits. [ more ]
One in 50 Londoners live in temporary housing costing councils 90million a month
Homelessness in London is significantly straining councils' finances, threatening bankruptcy for several local authorities unless additional government funding is provided. [ more ]
SJ to expand Downtown Streets Team coverage to address blight, homelessness issues
San Jose's expansion of the Downtown Streets Team aims to address both urban cleanliness and homelessness by mobilizing community members for local beautification efforts. [ more ]
A tent city next to Mayfair: Why cutting homelessness might be harder than before
Homelessness in England is at alarming levels, with over 150,000 children in temporary accommodation and the rise of rough sleeping being starkly visible. [ more ]
One in 50 Londoners live in temporary housing costing councils 90million a month
Homelessness in London is significantly straining councils' finances, threatening bankruptcy for several local authorities unless additional government funding is provided. [ more ]
SJ to expand Downtown Streets Team coverage to address blight, homelessness issues
San Jose's expansion of the Downtown Streets Team aims to address both urban cleanliness and homelessness by mobilizing community members for local beautification efforts. [ more ]
A tent city next to Mayfair: Why cutting homelessness might be harder than before
Homelessness in England is at alarming levels, with over 150,000 children in temporary accommodation and the rise of rough sleeping being starkly visible. [ more ]
Berkeley city council votes to crack down on homeless encampment sweeps
Berkeley City Council's new policy aims to clear hazardous homeless encampments, reflecting a shift while still emphasizing a 'housing first' approach. [ more ]
Even In Liberal Berkeley, Aggressive Encampment Sweeps Set to Begin
Supreme Court ruling allows cities to remove illegal camping without providing shelter, leading Berkeley to approve aggressive encampment sweeps. [ more ]
San Jose begins clearing part of beleaguered Columbus Park homeless camp
San Jose is removing a dangerous homeless encampment near the airport due to safety concerns, amidst ongoing difficulties in finding permanent housing solutions. [ more ]
Berkeley city council votes to crack down on homeless encampment sweeps
Berkeley City Council's new policy aims to clear hazardous homeless encampments, reflecting a shift while still emphasizing a 'housing first' approach. [ more ]
Even In Liberal Berkeley, Aggressive Encampment Sweeps Set to Begin
Supreme Court ruling allows cities to remove illegal camping without providing shelter, leading Berkeley to approve aggressive encampment sweeps. [ more ]
San Jose begins clearing part of beleaguered Columbus Park homeless camp
San Jose is removing a dangerous homeless encampment near the airport due to safety concerns, amidst ongoing difficulties in finding permanent housing solutions. [ more ]
San Jose to build its first safe sleeping site near Watson Park in effort to move hundreds of homeless
San Jose's first safe sleeping site aims to provide a dignified living space for the homeless while addressing environmental pollution issues. [ more ]
San Jose to build its first safe sleeping site near Watson Park in effort to move hundreds of homeless
San Jose's first safe sleeping site aims to provide a dignified living space for the homeless while addressing environmental pollution issues. [ more ]
Santa Monica could ban sleeping bags, bedrolls in public areas in crackdown on camping
The Santa Monica City Council plans to revise its anti-camping ordinance, affecting the use of sleeping items like pillows and blankets by the homeless. [ more ]
Santa Monica could ban sleeping bags, bedrolls in public areas in crackdown on camping
The Santa Monica City Council plans to revise its anti-camping ordinance, affecting the use of sleeping items like pillows and blankets by the homeless. [ more ]
Bramson: The experience of failure - San Jose Spotlight
The essay 'Experience' highlights how personal loss can deepen our understanding of life's challenges, urging practical engagement over theoretical detachment. [ more ]
Bramson: The experience of failure - San Jose Spotlight
The essay 'Experience' highlights how personal loss can deepen our understanding of life's challenges, urging practical engagement over theoretical detachment. [ more ]
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling against homeless individuals undermines their legal protections and exacerbates their challenges in securing shelter. [ more ]
LA Times Columnist: ACTUALLY, Republicans To Blame for Dem-Run California's Problems Because They're Too Far Right To Win Elections
The Republican Party's decline in California politics has led to a one-sided Democratic rule contributing to the state's housing and homelessness issues. [ more ]
Walters: California spends billions on homelessness, lacks data on effectiveness
California's $20 billion homelessness investment lacks accountability and effective data tracking on its impact, leading to rising unhoused populations. [ more ]
LA Times Columnist: ACTUALLY, Republicans To Blame for Dem-Run California's Problems Because They're Too Far Right To Win Elections
The Republican Party's decline in California politics has led to a one-sided Democratic rule contributing to the state's housing and homelessness issues. [ more ]
Walters: California spends billions on homelessness, lacks data on effectiveness
California's $20 billion homelessness investment lacks accountability and effective data tracking on its impact, leading to rising unhoused populations. [ more ]
Outcry over planned homeless shelter in Oakland's Jack London Square
The conversion of Jack London Square Inn into a homeless shelter is raising concerns among local business owners about its impact on the area. [ more ]
While building 'Camp Hope' in Martinez, she lost $125k to a burglar who had sought her help. Now this former Vice Mayor is ready to do good deeds again
Noralea Gipner, a former vice mayor, faced betrayal after a burglary that hindered her philanthropic efforts to help the unhoused. [ more ]
Officers didn't 'dump' a homeless man in L.A. - and he wasn't homeless, Burbank police chief says
Burbank police faced criticism for their handling of a vulnerable individual, raising questions about their practices regarding mental health and homelessness. [ more ]
Officers didn't 'dump' a homeless man in L.A. - and he wasn't homeless, Burbank police chief says
Burbank police faced criticism for their handling of a vulnerable individual, raising questions about their practices regarding mental health and homelessness. [ more ]
Decomposing body found in Rhode Island wedding venue
A 57-year-old man with serious health issues was found dead in a closed wedding venue, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his death. [ more ]