Judge Samuel McAdam terminated the supervised release of an unhoused man and issued a $10,000 warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear in court and lost contact with probation.
The Bail Project has released a report showing that courts across the country are increasingly treating homelessness as a criminal issue, resulting in unnecessary jail stays for low-level offenses and perpetuating inequality.
The Davis Respite Center has provided a critical daytime refuge for unhoused individuals in Davis since 2020, offering internet access, laundry services, and medical assistance, while the city is evaluating cost, service quality, and a housing-first approach as it considers long-term funding and potential relocation.
The Housing BOOM Act, proposed by U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, seeks to increase housing production across the country, with a focus on affordable and middle-income housing, by expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, creating new federal programs, and investing in homelessness prevention.
Sacramento County Supervisor Rodriguez has been criticized for her lack of compassion towards the homeless, as she has supported the destruction of their shelters and has not offered any alternative housing solutions.
Homelessness is primarily caused by unaffordable housing, not addiction or mental illness, and is exacerbated by a lack of safety nets and the collapse of low-cost rentals.
The Vanguard covers housing because it is the root of many of the community’s biggest challenges, such as education, equity, public health, economic inclusion, aging in place, sustainability, transportation, and criminal justice.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have joined a coalition of states suing the Trump administration over new restrictions placed on federal homelessness grants, arguing the policy is unlawful and will push tens of thousands of people back into homelessness.
The Davis City Council discussed the potential restructuring of the city’s homeless respite center, including its purpose, operations, and location, due to concerns about data, spending, staffing, and the facility’s effectiveness.
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the opening of 24 new permanent supportive homes for transitional-aged youth exiting homelessness at 42 Otis Street, operated by nonprofit provider Five Keys.
A homeless man with disabilities facing felony charges in Yolo and Solano counties was granted a new court date by Judge David Rosenberg after citing a medical appointment and lack of transportation.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s SAFE Task Force has removed homeless encampments on state property in Fresno and San Diego, connecting residents with medical services, housing, and other resources.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is investing in the construction of 707 permanent supportive homes for veterans and other Californians experiencing or at risk of homelessness, funded by voter-approved Proposition 1.
ReloShare is a technology company working to provide emergency housing for families in crisis in California, with the goal of making the process of finding emergency housing as simple as booking a hotel room.
Housing and civil rights advocates have criticized the growing criminalization of homelessness, calling it a moral failure and a counterproductive public policy, and urging instead for investments in supportive services and housing.
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 255, which would have allowed state funding for abstinence-based recovery housing as part of California’s homelessness response system, citing the need to remain aligned with the evidence-based Housing First policy.
Senate Bill 634 would hold cities accountable for addressing homelessness by preventing them from banning supportive services and ensuring that those services reach people experiencing homelessness.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $164,068,809 in grants to 27 organizations across California to support Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, providing housing assistance, health care, financial planning, childcare, legal services, and transportation.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s SAFE Task Force, in partnership with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles County, dismantled a large encampment along the 110 Freeway and connected residents with shelter and supportive services, marking the task force’s first effort in Southern California.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the award of over $414 million to support the development of 2,099 homes, with 2,068 reserved for low- to extremely low-income Californians, as part of his strategy to boost affordability and tackle homelessness.