Housing and Homelessness100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?December 26, 2024The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
EducationTwin Rivers Unified joins California school districts in building affordable housing for staffDecember 16, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTwin Rivers Unified School District will build Chuckwagon Park, a workforce development housing project, near Del Paso Heights. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore Californians are freezing to death. Experts point to more older homeless people.December 16, 2024Hypothermia deaths have risen in California and across the nation. Experts point to the growing number of older, unsheltered homeless people as a key factor in the trend.
Housing and HomelessnessThe U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help?December 12, 2024The U.S. is short approximately four million homes. Wharton economist Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown — and says climate change is making things worse.
