El Dorado County Local News: Homelessness


All Local Homelessness News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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09/12/2023
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New court ruling allows San Francisco to begin sweeping up some homeless encampments.

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08/28/2023
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Mental health court system rolls out this fall, but will it make a difference?

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08/16/2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants counties to spend some revenue from California’s so-called “millionaire’s tax” on the state’s homeless crisis. That alarms advocates for programs that are getting that money today.

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08/03/2023
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As pandemic renter protections end, a spike in homelessness will likely follow, data shows.

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07/26/2023
Despite efforts by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to shelter more than 14,000 people this year, the city's homeless population keeps growing. That does not necessarily mean her signature program is failing. The larger question: How does California measure success?

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07/20/2023
The lack of enough places for everyone to live has sent coastal rent prices inland, removing large swaths of previously cheaper rental units.

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07/17/2023
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New report says governor has not offered justification for switching priorities.

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07/17/2023
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As homelessness surged in California, it dropped by a third in Texas. Why?

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07/14/2023
Image for display with article titled L.A. ‘Inside Safe’ Homeless Plan Struggles to Get People Out of Camps, Into Housing

New L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has made reducing homelessness her signature issue.

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07/12/2023
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Evidence shows getting homeless people into housing is the most effective first step. What is California doing wrong?

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07/03/2023
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When a 3-year grant expired, Grass Valley was forced to stop its successful homeless outreach program.

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06/27/2023
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Here's who gets help and what takes a hit in the new $310 billion proposed state budget.

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05/05/2023
El Dorado County leaders have decided to take a “wait and see” approach regarding a newly proposed plan to solve the state’s homeless crisis drafted by the California State Association of Counties. District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl, who sits on the CSAC board, brought the plan to his fellow supervisors for discussion and possible adoption.

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05/02/2023
Fast food is the largest employer of homeless workers in California, with one of 17 unhoused individuals in the state working in the industry. That is according to a new report released by the Economic Roundtable.

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04/12/2023
Democratic voters in California cities are pushing mayors and city councils to clear homeless camps. Leaders are responding with new ordinances, from Sacramento to San Diego.

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03/01/2023
The encampment cleanup in Placerville is being facilitated by Caltrans and specialized crews from American Integrated Services donning hazmat gear. The cleanup is part of a statewide operation on state-owned properties near highways.

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02/08/2023
Those experiencing homelessness in El Dorado County can utilize the new navigation center and shelter in Placerville. Approximately 511 of El Dorado County's residents are experiencing homelessness, according to the 2022 point-in-time count.

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01/08/2023
After years of scrapping ideas on addressing homelessness, El Dorado County leaders are implementing a temporary navigation center/shelter while also making plans to build a permanent site.

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12/30/2022
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From immigration to crypto, 2022 was a year that took a lot of explaining and 'California Local' was there.

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12/18/2022
El Dorado County is moving forward with its plan to implement a permanent homeless shelter/navigation center. Deputy chief administrative officer Laura Schwartz shared a timeline with county supervisors.
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