Newsom vetos homelessness spending accountability bill, arguing ‘similar measures’ already in place
In his veto message, Newsom pointed to recent laws that increase reporting requirements for two of the largest state ...
How Los Angeles is addressing homelessness after Supreme Court ruled cities can ban camping
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass discusses how she aims to solve the problem through a city initiative offering interim housing.
Your guide to Measure A: Sales tax to fund homelessness programs
This November, voters will decide whether to approve Measure A, a half-cent sales tax that would remain in effect ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes California bill to track homelessness spending. What he said
The bill came after an audit found the state did not collect enough data to determine which programs are cost-effective.
Late payments to nonprofits hamper California’s fight against homelessness
Homeless service providers are scaling back and taking out loans as they wait for late payments from the government.
What is ‘chronic homelessness?’ 2 California lawmakers want to redefine it
Proponents say many individuals are ineligible for the resources they need under the current definition of “chronic ...
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs a Sweeping Bipartisan Housing Package to Tackle Homelessness Crisis
Governor Newsom signs a housing package to address homelessness in California, with new laws and a $6.4 billion investment in ...
Your guide to California’s state Senate District 19 race: Middleton vs. Ochoa Bogh
Democratic Palm Springs City Councilmember Lisa Middleton is challenging Republican Sen. Roscilie Ochoa Bogh of Yucaipa for ...
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World Homeless Day 2024: Everyone Has a Story: The Real Faces of Homelessness
Santa Barbara County’s 2024 Point-in-Time Count shows that 2,119 people are experiencing homelessness across the county. Although the Point in Time Count has limitations in providing an accurate ...