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Homelessness County of San Benito

San Benito County Endorses ‘Comprehensive Program’ to Address Homelessness

05/11/2023
After receiving a presentation May 9 from Graham Kraus, CEO of the California State Association of Counties, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to endorse the association’s AT HOME plan (Accountability, Transparency, Housing, Outreach, Mitigation & Economic Opportunity).

From Monterey Herald...

Economy & Jobs Homelessness

Report: Fast Food Industry Wages Help Fuel Homelessness

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.

From CalMatters...

Homelessness State of California

California’s Next Housing Crackdown Could Force Cities to Plan More Homeless Shelters

04/30/2023
California cities of every size lack shelter beds for the state’s growing homeless population. A new bill would force local governments to do more, and punish ones that don’t plan housing for homeless Californians.

From CalMatters...

Homelessness

California Cities Are Cracking Down on Homeless Camps

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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County of San Benito Homelessness

March 10 Ceremony Will Welcome Emergency Shelter Expansion

03/06/2023

A ceremony highlighting the completion of the San Benito County emergency shelter expansion project and renovation of the Migrant Center Homes will take place March 10.

From Benito Link...

Homelessness Transportation City of Hollister City of Hollister City Council

Hollister Council Revisiting Rules for Parking RVs

01/25/2023
The Hollister City Council is considering changes to its rules on parking recreational vehicles, which prohibit parking on city streets and driveways.

From Benito Link...

Homelessness Parks & Recreation City of Hollister

Hollister Releases Survey on RV Ordinance

12/13/2022
The city of Hollister released a survey regarding its recreational vehicle ordinance, which is available online and at City Hall.

From Benito Link...

Homelessness

County Receives Funds for Homeless Family Housing

12/04/2022
San Benito County will receive $2.4 million from the latest round of funding of $36 million that was announced in a press release by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s HomeKey Program. The funds will purchase 11 factory-built homes for the unhoused.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Homelessness Government

Gov. Newsom Holds State Homelessness Funding Hostage

11/02/2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom is not pleased with local leaders' plans to reduce homelessness, and will hold back state funding until they take more aggressive action: “Everyone has to do better.”

From Santa Cruz County Sentinel...

Elections & Politics Homelessness

Here’s How Homeless Residents Can Vote in the November Election

09/25/2022
It’s a common misconception that a physical address is required to cast a ballot. For individuals living in shelters or encampments, California offers several options for participating in local elections.

From SanBenitocom...

COVID-19 Homelessness County of San Benito

County Homeless Population Jumps by 26%

08/01/2022
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San Benito County’s homeless population has increased by 75 people since 2019. Much of this increase is reportedly linked to ongoing challenges related to the pandemic.

From Benito Link...

Homelessness

Regional Coalition to Reduce Homelessness by 50% Holds First Summit

07/17/2022
Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo opened the first Lead Me Home summit on homelessness on July 14. The summit highlighted reports on Monterey and Salinas, but offered little information on San Benito County.

From SanBenitocom...

Homelessness

Homeless Coalition Names New Executive Director

07/13/2022
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The Board of the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers for Monterey and San Benito Counties has named Genevieve Lucas-Conwell as executive director of the Coalition.

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County of San Benito County of San Benito Board of Supervisors Homelessness

Homelessness Continues to Rise Near San Juan Road

04/19/2022
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San Benito County officials and property owners continue to seek more funding to provide more services for local homeless people, and to reduce the unhoused population.

From KQED Public...

Homelessness State of California

California Lawmakers Extend Eviction Protections for Tenants Awaiting Rent Relief

03/30/2022
Tenants still waiting on rent relief will now likely have more time before facing eviction. The Legislature voted to extend eviction protections through June 30. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.

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Bay Area County Aims to End Local Homelessness in 2022

03/19/2022
San Mateo County has made a bold pledge to end homelessness by the end of 2022. It sounds like a stretch, but this is San Mateo County, with about 900 people in the streets and another 600 in shelters—a smaller population than some L.A. neighborhoods.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Homelessness Elections & Politics

California GOP Pushes Homeless Plan With ‘Accountability’

03/16/2022
California Republicans are advocating for a package of bills to tackle homelessness and mental health issues—but they claim their approach is more fiscally responsible.

From CalMatters...

Homelessness

California Takes Stock of Homeless Population

03/01/2022
Volunteers fanned out across the state for the first statewide count of California’s homeless population since 2020. The number is expected to be higher, raising more questions about the impact of the state’s increased spending.

From CapRadio...

Homelessness

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla Wants to Export California’s Project Homekey

02/24/2022
Senator Alex Padilla will introduce legislation to push some $531 billion into affordable housing projects around the country. The bill could dramatically boost federal aid for homelessness and a shortage of affordable housing.

From SiliconValley.com...

Homelessness

Newsom’s New Plans for California’s Homeless Camps

02/19/2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom is doling out $50 million to help cities and counties clear out camps and house people living outdoors. San Jose, Richmond and Santa Cruz are among those cities that might benefit.

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