State Government Homelessness Crisis Gets Relief From California Gov. Jerry Brown’s New Budget June 27, 2018 | Ben Adler The California budget signed on Wednesday by Gov. Jerry Brown includes several pieces intended to help address the state’s homelessness crisis.
Sacramento reopens sanctioned homeless campsite at Miller ParkJuly 14, 2023Last winter, the city shut down the 'safe ground' camping site after powerful wind and rain storms threatened it.
The fastest-growing homeless population? SeniorsFebruary 14, 2023Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: those experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yolo County’s homeless population increased 14% since 2019, report findsSeptember 20, 2022While the county’s overall homeless population increased, the number of unsheltered homeless people dropped nearly 5%. That category refers to anyone living on the street, in a tent, vehicle or abandoned building.
Newsom signs CARE Court bill, paving way for court-ordered treatment plansSeptember 14, 2022Supporters say the plan could help fix California’s broken mental health system, while opponents say compelling treatment violates civil rights and will put too much of a burden on counties.
