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www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
California

Why an Oregon Case Before the Supreme Court Matters So Much to California

The Supreme Court case City of Grants Pass v. Johnson is examining whether fining homeless individuals for sleeping outside when shelter is lacking is cruel and unusual punishment. [ more ]
News
2 months ago
Public health

Addressing the U.S. homelessness crisis

Homelessness in the U.S. increased by 12% between 2022 and 2023, the largest jump since 2007.
Affordable housing is a basic human right, but many people struggle to access it due to systemic failures. [ more ]
City Limits
3 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams' State of the City: What's in it for Housing?

Mayor Eric Adams outlined housing-related plans in his annual State of the City address, including the launch of a Tenant Protection Cabinet and the development of affordable housing on city-owned sites.
Advocates criticized Adams for not adequately addressing the homelessness crisis in the city, which has more than 147,000 people in the shelter system. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Paul Vallas: Mayor Brandon Johnson's 'mansion tax' plan is a regressive tax increase in search of a program

Mayor Johnson's real estate transfer tax proposal lacks an effective affordable housing strategy.
The tax increase would disproportionately affect owners of commercial properties. [ more ]
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The Mercury News
1 month ago
California

Prop 1: Voters pass measure pushed by Gov. Newsom to tackle homelessness crisis in razor-thin win

California voters approved measure for housing and drug treatment programs to address homelessness crisis
State needs more housing units and services for mental health and addiction issues [ more ]
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www.npr.org
1 month ago
California

California voters pass Proposition 1 to tackle the state's homelessness crisis

California voters approved a measure imposing strict spending requirements on housing and drug treatment for homelessness.
Proposition 1 is supported by Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a significant change in how California tackles homelessness. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

California narrowly passes Prop 1 plan aimed at tackling homelessness crisis

Proposition 1 in California will restructure the mental health system and address homelessness crisis.
The measure will raise $6.4bn over 20 years for housing, treatment facilities, and mental health programs. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California voters pass proposition requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness

California voters pass Proposition 1 for housing and drug treatment programs to address homelessness crisis.
Proposition 1 reallocates mental health funds and allows borrowing for housing units and treatment beds. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
California

Prop 1: Voters approve $6 billion ballot measure addressing homelessness in California, AP projects

California voters pass Proposition 1 imposing strict spending requirements on housing and drug treatment for homelessness crisis.
Proposition 1 allows state greater control over millionaire tax for mental health services, focusing on housing and programs for homeless individuals. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Voters approve Proposition 1, Newsom's overhaul of the California mental health system

The Proposition 1 bond measure in California to transform the mental health system passed narrowly at 50.2%.
Governor Newsom views this as a significant change in addressing homelessness and calls for immediate action from state and local officials. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
California

Prop. 1: Californians split on ballot measure to tackle homelessness crisis

Proposition 1 aims to tackle California's homelessness crisis through mental health system update.
The measure would boost investments in housing and substance use programs to address homelessness. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
San Francisco

Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative that would require counties to spend 60% of funds from a millionaire tax on housing and programs for homeless people with mental illnesses or substance abuse problems.
Critics argue that this change would threaten existing programs that aim to prevent homelessness, as rural counties would be required to divert the same percentage of funds to housing as urban counties. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
California

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

California has launched a mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness, and it has received over 100 petitions since October.
Between 7,000 and 12,000 people statewide are expected to be eligible for the CARE Court program. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

An alternative mental health court called 'CARE Court' has been launched in seven California counties to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness.
The court has received over 100 petitions since its launch, and it is estimated that between 7,000 and 12,000 people in the state will eventually be eligible for the program.
The CARE Court is part of California's efforts to address the homelessness crisis, and it aims to provide necessary services and support to individuals with severe mental illness. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Public health

L.A. County is launching CARE Court. Here's what to expect

California's mental health program, CARE Court, is being implemented in Los Angeles County to address the homelessness crisis.
The court allows for voluntary treatment and services, offering an alternative to more restrictive court-involved treatment. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

London boroughs expect to overspend budgets by 600m as homelessness rises

London's borough councils are expected to overspend on their original budget plans by a total of 600m, with the increase due to fast-rising spending to tackle the capital's homelessness crisis.
One in 50 Londoners is homeless and living in temporary accommodation arranged by their local borough.
The overspend is causing financial strain on borough councils, who are also facing demands on social care services and insufficient funding from the government. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
California

Lawmakers grill Newsom officials on homelessness spending after audit causes bipartisan frustration

California has struggled with homelessness spending transparency and efficacy, with questions raised about the effectiveness of over $20 billion spent in the past five years. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 days ago
California

Walters: Politicians keep shifting blame as California's homelessness crisis worsens

Homelessness crisis spending in California has been ineffective and even more challenging due to high living costs and underlying economic factors. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
California

California: Newsom advances $3.3bn for mental health centers and homeless housing

California governor Gavin Newsom advanced $3.3bn mental health bond ahead of schedule for homeless housing and treatment centers. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
California

These Bay Area cities, counties received CA homeless encampment cleanup grant funding

Gov. Newsom allocates nearly $200 million to clean up homeless encampments in California, focusing on compassionate and effective solutions. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
California

California's $20 Billion Effort to Combat Homelessness Fails to Curb Rising Unhoused Population | KQED

Billions spent on addressing homelessness in California with low success rates in permanent housing placement.
State lacks tracking and evaluation system to assess cost-effectiveness of homelessness programs. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Report: State hasn't been tracking homeless programs' effectiveness

California spent $24 billion on homelessness without consistent tracking of outcomes.
The California Interagency Council on Homelessness lacks data collection and evaluation methods for homelessness programs. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose: Construction underway on tiny home shelter site at Sobrato property

Construction of 75 tiny homes for homeless on leased property at $1/yr by Silicon Valley developer Sobrato to aid city's homeless crisis. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 month ago
California

Bay Area civil rights advocates slam Newsom over support for Supreme Court homeless camp appeal

Cities on the West Coast must offer shelter before clearing homeless encampments.
Bay Area civil rights groups urge Supreme Court to uphold the mandate, accusing officials of deflecting responsibility. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Elias: Proof of California Prop. 1's worth will be in its performance

Proposition 1 aims to address homelessness in California but may only solve a small percentage of the problem.
The $6.4 billion measure includes new treatment beds for mental health issues but may not significantly impact the overall homelessness crisis. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Revealed: homeless children spending entire lives in temporary housing in England

Homeless families in the UK are stuck in supposedly temporary accommodations for decades.
More than 14,000 families have been in temporary housing for over five years, rendering the term 'temporary' meaningless. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London councils spending 90m each month on homeless accommodation

More than 175,000 Londoners are homeless, and councils spent 90m per month on temporary accommodation last year.
London Councils urge the government to lift the cap on funding for temporary accommodation to address the financial burden on councils. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Affordable housebuilding in London is set to collapse by 75%. That's a problem wherever you live | Peter Apps

Huge increase in homelessness in London since 2010
Urgent need for more social rented housing to address the crisis [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Public health

Prop 1 results: Early support for mental health ballot measure

Proposition 1 aims to add mental health beds for homeless individuals. If passed, it may signal voters' desperation for solutions. The measure focuses on the most vulnerable homeless population. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

California wants to force people into mental health care. Advocates say it will backfire

Proposition 1 would restructure California's mental health system with a $6.4bn fund for housing and treatment facilities.
There is controversy over Proposition 1's impact on mental health programs and involuntary treatment. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Newsom wants California voters to approve billions more to help the homeless. Will Prop. 1 help?

California voters to decide on $6.4 billion bond to combat homelessness crisis
Front-line workers express concerns about the effectiveness of Proposition 1 [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Mayor Adams Is Sued Over Failure to Comply With New Housing Laws

The Legal Aid Society has sued Mayor Eric Adams for not complying with new laws addressing homelessness and migrant influx.
The City Council is expected to join the lawsuit after voting last week to authorize it. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

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 ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Health

Is housing health care? State Medicaid programs increasingly say yes'

States are using public health insurance money to provide housing for the poorest and sickest Americans.
At least 19 states are directing Medicaid funds towards housing aid to address the homelessness crisis. [ more ]
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