'Someone Will Contract The Virus Here:' Meet Homeless Californians Trying To Survive A Pandemic

May 3, 2020

People who are homeless in California share their stories of being unhoused during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Sacramento City, County Leaders Approve $15 Million Plan To Keep COVID-19 From Spreading In Homeless Population

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.

Twenty Trailers Arrive At Cal Expo In Sacramento To House Homeless Residents

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.

California Works To Lease Hotels For Homeless As Cities Offer Temporary Solutions

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.

‘What If You Can’t Stay Home?’ Advocates Worry About Coronavirus And Homeless Californians

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.

State Government

Map: Last Week Gov. Newsom Made 286 Sites Available For Homelessness Solutions. Here's Where They Are.

February 25, 2020

A temporary housing executive order has designated Caltrans owned land and other state properties, but details remain vague.

New Homeless Cabins Could Help House Young People In North Sacramento

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.

Newsom Offers Vacant Land For Homeless Shelters, But Local Officials Worry: Who Will Pay?

February 15, 2020

The governor's plan puts much of the burden on cities and counties. “That’s just wrong,” said one mayor.

Insight With Beth Ruyak

Mayors Darrell Steinberg And Michael Tubbs On Addressing Homelessness

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.

State Government

Cities Should Act On Homelessness Or Face Lawsuits, Newsom Task Force Says

January 13, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s task force on homelessness called for a “legally enforceable mandate” that would force municipalities and the state to house the growing number of homeless Californians.