El Dorado County Local News: Homelessness

Unless California solves its housing crisis, the state will lose more congressional seats and could shift the political alignment of the whole country

A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that city paints a more nuanced picture.

Mayor cites topic as a bad idea after “taking the heat” from capacity crowd at city hall.

The Council will review an analysis of possibilities and impacts of providing a facility at the former junction site near Bidwell Street and Folsom Boulevard.

As the numbers of people experiencing homelessness in the Sacramento area grew, the once-nimble SSHH expanded its services. Problems quickly followed.

A once-groundbreaking nonprofit working with chronically homeless people in California’s capital closed and filed for bankruptcy in 2023. Here’s what happened.

The 5,000-square-foot space at Tahoe Time Community Center fulfills a number of purposes year round. Most recently it has been converted to a warm room for those in need.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could reshape how California tackles the homeless problem.

As evictions skyrocket with landlords taking advantage of lifted pandemic restrictions, tenants fight for the right to an attorney.

A wide array of new 2024 laws aims to ease regulations that slow the construction of new affordable housing.