Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County’s homeless population increased 13% in 2026. Here’s what to know about this year’s PIT CountMay 13, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe county’s Point-in-Time Count found 7,458 people experiencing homelessness during its January survey.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County’s largest homeless shelter faces rising costs and delaysMay 4, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA North Highlands site, years in the making, could serve 350 people, but it’s still not open months after the original estimated completion date was set.
Housing and HomelessnessHow a Sacramento hospice home brings ‘dignity and compassion’ to people experiencing homelessnessMay 1, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezJoshua’s House started as the personal mission of former professor Marlene von Friedrichs-Fitzwater, and opened last year. It is the first hospice serving people experiencing homelessness on the West Coast. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
