Housing and Homelessness‘System-wide failure’, Sacramento homeless advocates call for accountability after dozens of families displacedJune 8, 2026 | Ruth Finch | Chris FeltsAfter the city transitioned their motel program to a voucher system, 25 families were displaced after motels denied use of their vouchers.
Housing and HomelessnessWill Measure V solve Davis’ housing shortage or be a major mistake? Voters to decideJune 1, 2026 | Chris FeltsResidents will vote Tuesday on whether to approve Village Farms Davis, a proposed housing development aimed at bringing more housing for younger families and supporting schools, but critics remain skeptical.
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.
Housing and HomelessnessClimate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespokeApril 28, 2026The spate of wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by man-made climate change that have plagued vast swaths of the country in recent years is changing the housing industry.
Housing and HomelessnessQ&A with Sac County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy on bill to centralize homelessness responseApril 13, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe same legislation was put on hold last year after elected leaders across Sacramento County opposed it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Insurance Commissioner candidates debate solutions to wildfire-driven crisisApril 10, 2026The normally sleepy race is attracting a lot of attention as wildfires and inflation have caused a crisis in the state’s home insurance market.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s mayor issued a ‘six-point plan’ on homelessness. Where does it stand?April 8, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe plan to address homelessness was announced seven months ago, which includes tiny home communities for seniors, a safe campground and a safe parking site.
Housing and HomelessnessCalifornia HOA triumphs over ADU lawApril 6, 2026A Carlsbad condo-owner lost his legal battle to turn his garage into an apartment over the objections of his homeowners association.
