Housing and HomelessnessDocumenting homelessness in Sacramento County: 800 volunteers perform Point-In-Time countJanuary 27, 2026 | Ruth Finch | Riley PalmerThe Point-In-Time count has taken place every two years since 2009. The count helps to secure federal funding for the county’s homelessness programs.
Housing and HomelessnessCalifornia counties must jump through new hoops to get homelessness fundsJanuary 16, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County expands camping ban as advocates warn of criminalizationJanuary 14, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA new Sacramento County ordinance lets deputies clear camps on private property. Critics say it adds pressure without adding housing or shelter.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s River District may limit shelter beds offered to unhoused peopleJanuary 14, 2026 | Riley PalmerCouncilmember Phil Pluckebaum is proposing to cap the amount of shelter beds available in the River District as a way to put pressure on other areas of the city to do their part.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento is looking for over 600 volunteers to help survey the region's unhoused at the end of JanuaryJanuary 6, 2026 | Riley PalmerVolunteers conduct the Sacramento Point-in-Time (PIT) Count every two years by surveying people experiencing homelessness in shelters and on the street. Results are used to determine homeless service funding.
