Monterey County Local News: Homelessness

At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, California officials tried to house thousands by converting motels and hotels into apartments. The City of Salinas tried to open 101 apartments but missed procedural steps, leading to delays that have left the complex half occupied since.

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

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

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support AT HOME, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive approach to effectively and equitably address homelessness in California.

The temporary housing plan for the river’s residents of both counties is a 34-unit tiny home micro-village in Watsonville, with a goal of transferring people to permanent housing.

Feb. 28, is the second-anniversary celebration of Casa de Noche Buena serving unsheltered women and families.

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

Monterey County will get $3.38 million in funds for homeless programs and will not have to reapply for another round of Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Funds.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Nov. 3 that he has rejected all the submitted Homeless Action Plans received by counties, continuums of care and large cities, including Monterey County.

California isn’t the most pet-friendly state but a set of new laws aim to change that.

With over 200 people on the waitlist for Casa de Noche Buena, a homeless shelter for women and families in Seaside, a new $6.2 million, 35-bed shelter planned for Monterey can’t come fast enough.