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CapRadio's coverage of housing issues in the Sacramento region.
December 8, 2022
Homeless people often have sporadic or no access to health care, resulting in costly, chronic conditions. A new statewide effort encourages Medi-Cal insurers to partner with street teams to improve care.
December 7, 2022
Where is My Land aims to help Black families regain property, sometimes decades after a government takes it. Though hundreds seek this help, founder Kavon Ward says her group focuses on a few cases at a time.
December 6, 2022 | Chris Nichols | Kristin Lam
The city and county of Sacramento approved a homeless services partnership agreement, which lasts for five years and was spurred by the city’s Emergency Shelter and Enforcement Act.
December 6, 2022 | Kate Wolffe
The warming centers were activated at the city's Outreach and Engagement Center on Auburn Boulevard and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby on Nov. 28. Both locations will remain open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. through Dec. 8.
December 2, 2022 | Chris Nichols
The city has opened the Outreach and Engagement Center on Auburn Boulevard in northeastern Sacramento and the lobby at the North Fifth Street shelter.
December 1, 2022 | Chris Nichols
The agreement must still be approved next Tuesday by the Sacramento City Council and County Board of Supervisors. The deal is also key to implementing voter-approved Measure O.
November 17, 2022 | Chris Nichols
Residents at what’s known as Camp Resolution say they’ll continue to occupy the city-owned site at Colfax Street and Arden Way, even though their future remains in limbo.
November 4, 2022 | Chris Nichols
If approved, Measure O would ban homeless encampments from public property in the city of Sacramento. Supporters say no enforcement could take place unless the city first offers an available shelter space.
November 3, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected every homelessness plan submitted by cities and counties for the funding, saying “everyone has to do better.” Local governments say they are limited without a statewide plan.
November 1, 2022 | Chris Nichols
If approved, the measure would ban homeless encampments from public property in the city of Sacramento. No enforcement could take place unless the city offers an available shelter space and the offer is rejected.
