August 5, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
Unhoused African Americans made up a disproportionate number of homeless deaths last year, according to a yearly report from the Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homelessness.
May 3, 2020
People who are homeless in California share their stories of being unhoused during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
April 8, 2020 | Chris Nichols
The joint city-county plan focuses on keeping existing homeless shelters safe and opening hundreds of motel rooms for those who are infected or most at risk.
April 3, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
The state-sponsored trailers are the first delivery of what will eventually be about 60, which will be set up to help those experiencing homelessness self-quarantine during the COVID-19 crisis. They could house around 100 homeless people.
March 19, 2020 | Scott Rodd
Unsheltered people are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. California officials fear an outbreak among homeless populations could inundate the state’s health care system.
March 6, 2020 | Chris Nichols
People living on the streets or in shelters might be at greater risk of illness should they contract COVID-19 because many lack access to health care, advocates say.
February 25, 2020
A temporary housing executive order has designated Caltrans owned land and other state properties, but details remain vague.
February 20, 2020 | Bob Moffitt
In response to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 100 day challenge for local governments to find homelessness solutions, Sacramento is finalizing plans to build two dozen cabins to serve young people.
February 15, 2020
The governor's plan puts much of the burden on cities and counties. “That’s just wrong,” said one mayor.
January 14, 2020
In Gov. Newsom’s new budget there’s a major push to fund initiatives to address the state’s homelessness crisis. Cities and counties will be required to partner with the state in this effort. Two mayors discuss what they hope to do.
