San Benito County Local News: Homelessness


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

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08/08/2023
Many local governments see voter majorities approve bond measures without reaching the two-thirds required. A new effort to reform that system would drastically improve the ability of local governments to fund housing and infrastructure projects.

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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
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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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07/10/2023
California’s more than 170,000 unhoused people often lack the means and mobility to locate and visit a doctor who will accept them. At least 25 street medicine teams throughout the state are trying to fill that gap by providing health care to unhoused individuals in need.

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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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06/21/2023
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The Gilroy City Council on June 19 finalized its approval of an ordinance that prohibits camping near schools, in Uvas Creek and other public right-of-ways. The ordinance passed at the council’s June 5 meeting, and was placed in the consent agenda for June 19, where multiple items are approved in one single vote. However, Councilmember [...]

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06/08/2023
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The Gilroy City Council approved an ordinance on June 5 that would prohibit camping near schools and other public right-of-ways.

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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).

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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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04/30/2023
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.

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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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03/06/2023
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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.

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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.

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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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