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An Initiative Promised 20,000 Homes for Mentally Ill Californians. It Delivered Far Less

02/06/2024
California voters this spring are considering a $6.4 billion bond to house people with serious mental health conditions. A similar 2018 ballot measure offers lessons about the obstacles that stand in the way of construction.

From Tracy Press...

Homelessness Community Service & Support County of San Joaquin City of Tracy

New Challenges Characterize Homeless Count in Tracy

02/02/2024
Volunteers gathered before sunrise for the biennial Point In Time Count, an effort to collect data on how many unsheltered homeless people live in and around the city.

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Homelessness Community Service & Support Government

San Joaquin County Receives $7.5M Federal Grant to Combat Homelessness

01/30/2024
San Joaquin County will get more than $7.5 million for projects that provide housing assistance or supportive services to people experiencing homelessness.

From LodiNews...

Homelessness City of Lodi

Homeless Count Conducted in Lodi

01/30/2024
Some 45 volunteers canvassed 18 areas of Lodi to record the number of unsheltered individuals living in or near the city as part of the biannual Point in Time count.

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Should Homelessness Be a Crime? New San Mateo County Law Allows Charges

01/29/2024
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could reshape how California tackles the homeless problem.

From CalMatters...

Homelessness Elections & Politics

Homelessness Is on the California Ballot This March. Will Conditions Change?

01/17/2024
Prop. 1 would funnel more money into housing and treatment for homeless Californians struggling with mental illness and addiction. But it’s far from a one-stop solution.

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Homelessness Government State of California

Program to Clear Encampments Shows Signs of Success, But Housing Remains Elusive

01/16/2024
A multi-year, $750 million California program aimed at doing away with homeless encampments has had mixed results. Local leaders say ongoing funding is needed.

From Sacramento Bee...

Public Safety Homelessness Crime & Justice

SCOTUS to Hear Case with Major Implications for Homeless

01/12/2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case related to whether cities and towns can ban camping on public property. The high court could overturn Martin v. Boise, a 2018 federal court decision that keeps western cities and counties from blocking public camping when sufficient shelter space is unavailable.

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For Tenants Facing Eviction, Lawyer Makes All the Difference

01/08/2024
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As evictions skyrocket with landlords taking advantage of lifted pandemic restrictions, tenants fight for the right to an attorney.

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Homelessness Housing City of Sacramento

Motel Transforms into Homeless Housing, After Two Years and $31 Million

01/07/2024
A former Best Western motel has reopened in downtown Sacramento after being converted into permanent housing for nearly 100 unhoused individuals.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Homelessness Transportation City of Ripon

Ripon Requires RVs Parked by Visitors to Secure Police Permit

01/04/2024
The Ripon City Council approved an amendment to the recreational vehicle parking ordinance.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Homelessness City of Manteca

Manteca Navigation Center Plans Call for 283 Beds for Homeless

01/04/2024
Details of the homeless navigation center, for which Manteca has secured $20.4 million to build, are included in an environmental assessment for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Building Affordable Housing Gets Easier Under 2024 California Laws

01/02/2024
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A wide array of new 2024 laws aims to ease regulations that slow the construction of new affordable housing.

From Tracy Press...

Homelessness Parks & Recreation City of Tracy

Park Cleared in Preparation for New Recreation Center

12/29/2023
With the opening of 37 new rooms at Tracy’s Temporary Emergency Housing Facility, the city has cleared El Pescadero Park of the final tents that made up a homeless encampment at the park.

From Stocktonia...

Homelessness Land Use & Development Water Elections & Politics City of Stockton

A Look Back at Stockton’s 2023

12/27/2023
The year rang in with rains so heavy that Stockton flooded, and ended with state approval of a Delta Tunnel that may deplete our region’s water. In between was a year as remarkable for what didn’t happen as what did.

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Homelessness Housing Government

They Lived in Their Home Almost 30 Years. But California’s ‘No Fault’ Eviction Law May Now Leave Them Homeless

12/25/2023
María Vela’s family has lived in East L.A. nearly 30 years, but new owners of her duplex asked her family to vacate by Christmas. Most evictions are due to nonpayment of rent, but owner move-ins also cause family displacement.

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Homelessness Land Use & Development Housing Government

End-of-Year Affordable Housing Funding Blast Comes Up Short

12/22/2023
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For the second year, the state is sending out affordable housing subsidy cash in a single, holiday blast.

From LodiNews...

Homelessness Transportation City of Lodi

City of Lodi to Require Overnight Parking Permits

12/22/2023
In an effort to deter unsightly vehicles from being left in front of businesses, the city will begin requiring overnight parking permits along North Sacramento Street.

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Kids' Mental Health Programs May Close as State 'Modernizes' Payments

12/21/2023

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California is trying to make its Medi-Cal payment system more efficient, but there may be some collateral damage.

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Domestic Violence Shelters Play a Key Role in Fighting Homelessness. Now They Face Deep Funding Cuts

12/19/2023
Federal funding for domestic violence shelters and housing programs is declining. Advocates want the state to step in, but with a record projected deficit new spending is unlikely.

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