Sacramento County DA says ‘difference in philosophy’ around homelessness approach led to lawsuit against citySeptember 22, 2023 | Tony Rodriguez | Vicki GonzalezSacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho sued the city of Sacramento this week over its approach to homelessness. Ho spoke with Insight’s Vicki Gonzalez about the lawsuit.
County DA sues Sacramento claiming city failed to enforce its own homelessness lawsSeptember 19, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe lawsuit marks a major escalation in the feud between the DA and the city over how to address Sacramento’s homeless crisis and protect quality of life across the city.
Taxing vacation homes? Citizens in South Lake Tahoe want to place measure on 2024 ballotSeptember 18, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe tax proposal is the latest effort to confront the resort community’s growing affordable housing crisis, which has caused thousands of full-time and seasonal workers to leave the Tahoe basin.
Sacramento County Supervisors reject renter protections proposalSeptember 13, 2023 | Kristin LamA proposal designed to prevent landlords from harassing or retaliating against renters failed to get enough support from the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.
State GovernmentTo sweep homeless camps, California cities say they offer shelter. What that really means is up for debateSeptember 13, 2023Police can’t force homeless people from encampments unless the city in question has “adequate shelter” to offer the people getting forced off the street, according to courts. Now everyone involved wants to know what “adequate shelter” is.
Sacramento turns to 'micro apartments' to ease affordable housing crunchSeptember 11, 2023 | Chris NicholsSonrisa is the third micro apartment community to open in the Sacramento region in recent years. Housing advocates say more are needed. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento mayor on State of the City and what’s next after his term endsAugust 31, 2023 | Mike HagertyLast week Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg made three announcements at separate panels dealing with music, homelessness, and affordable housing and public transportation. He spoke with CapRadio about those proposals and what’s next for him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
After months of delays, Sacramento County to open 100-unit tiny home villageAugust 15, 2023 | Chris NicholsSacramento County’s 100-unit tiny home village will open its doors to unhoused residents within days, offering them temporary shelter — and hope for a safer, more stable future.
BusinessSacramento leaders propose policy package aimed at preventing homelessnessAugust 10, 2023 | Kristin Lam | Kate WolffeThe proposals focus on strengthening rental protections and building more affordable housing — from developers who pay fair wages.
Health CareCity, Sacramento Homeless Union to meet following judge’s order blocking camp removalsAugust 4, 2023 | Chris NicholsA federal judge this week issued a temporary restraining order preventing the City of Sacramento from clearing encampments for 14 days.
