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San Mateo City Council backs ‘compassionate’ enforcement of vehicle lodging ban
In 2024, San Mateo County supervisors approved a measure allowing authorities to charge unhoused individuals who refuse ...
S.F. Mayor’s office seeks proposals for housing survivors of violence, abuse
Homeless women in San Francisco face different challenges than men — a majority became homeless due to domestic violence and ...
‘F-‘ word on banner at Birmingham church draws complaints about city’s homeless outreach team
An F-word on a banner at a booth for the City of Birmingham’s homeless outreach contractor ruffled some feathers recently at the East Lake Farmer’s Market.
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At the Potrero Center, some shoppers buy groceries, coffee and bagels. Others buy drugs.
Employees around Potrero Avenue and 16th Street said drug usage has ramped up in the area over the past few weeks.
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Homelessness is top of mind for many Californians. Why does the proposed budget eliminate funding for it?
California’s main source of homelessness funding would drop from $1 billion last year to $0 this year in the proposed state ...
Neighbors raise concern over plan to convert SJ hotel to homeless shelter women and children
A new push to tackle homelessness in the South Bay has neighbors pushing back, feeling blindsided by the plan to turn a San ...
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Portland Said It Was Investing in Homeless People’s Safety. Deaths Have Skyrocketed.
Portland ramped up sweeps and emergency shelter spending, but experts say neglecting permanent housing fueled a surge in ...
Months-long homeless sweep begins in San Jose
The City of San Jose is starting its months-long sweep of a sprawling homeless camp between downtown San Jose and the San Jose Mineta International Airport.