Placer County Local News: Homelessness

Elected officials often talk about quality of life and how we strive to achieve it for residents. However, we are at a crossroads when the issue of homelessness is discussed.

But opponents fear that new involuntary treatment rules violate civil liberties.

Placer County Supervisor Bonnie Gore fears if nothing is done soon to alleviate homelessness in South Placer County, the number of homeless people will rise.

The report examined the Veterans Service Office and the county’s spending on homelessness.

New court ruling allows San Francisco to begin sweeping up some homeless encampments.

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

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

Placer County has given Lincoln six trailers to use in its proposed concept. The city has partnered with Grace Lutheran Church to place these trailers on excess church land for temporary, six-month usage.

New report says governor has not offered justification for switching priorities.

As homelessness surged in California, it dropped by a third in Texas. Why?

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

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

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

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved contracts for The Gathering Inn to operate the county’s congregate and mobile temporary shelters.