Dispelling Myths About California’s Homeless June 28, 2018 | Chris Nichols What’s fact and fiction about California’s homeless? PolitiFact California debunks several myths, including the idea that the homeless are always "from somewhere else" and "they want to be homeless." Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pets Offer Comfort, Normalcy For Homeless People. They Also Prevent Them From Finding Help. June 28, 2018 | Bob Moffitt The prohibition against pets in homeless shelters has been a common reason that those on the streets say they stay outside even when help is available. But some shelters are allowing animals. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘No One Will Walk Out With Nothing’: Sacramento’s New Triage Shelter In Photos June 28, 2018 | Andrew Nixon The homeless shelter opened in December with a million-dollar budget for four months — and the hope that removing barriers to housing would help people who had been untreated for mental illness and addiction.
Lessons Learned At Sacramento’s New Homeless Triage Shelter June 28, 2018 | Bob Moffitt There are about 2,000 people who sleep outside every night in Sacramento County. A new triage shelter between Del Paso Boulevard and the American River has provided a look at what's possible when caregivers are allowed time and resources to help. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Legacy Of Serving Homeless Guests Continues At St. Mary’s Dining Room In Stockton June 28, 2018 | Rich Ibarra It began 60 years ago by feeding homeless people. Today, it continues that tradition — but also puts clothes on people’s backs, tends to guests’ health, and helps folks get back on their feet. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Dante Pelayo Shares Divine Poetics From The Intersection In Oak Park June 28, 2018 | Cody Drabble Poet Danté Péläyō shares his experience living in men's shelters and running a pop up book shop in Oak Park. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Rural Areas Have Different Issues Dealing With Homelessness June 28, 2018 | Cody Drabble Homelessness doesn’t just happen in the city. We look at how one rural county — Amador — is responding to its own homelessness crisis in the foothills. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez PolitiFact CA: Myths About Homelessness June 28, 2018 | Bert Johnson PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols discusses some of the common stereotypes and myths about homelessness in California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Homeless Riders Suggest They Might Not Be Welcome On Public Transit Despite Assurances From Agencies June 27, 2018 | Randol White This summer, Sacramento’s homeless community will lean on public transit to beat the heat — but some homeless riders say they don’t always feel welcome. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care Mobile Health Services Help Sacramento’s Homeless Women June 27, 2018 | Sammy Caiola When homeless women are struggling to find food and stay safe, regular reproductive health screenings aren’t usually at the top of the list. But a Sacramento street medicine team wants to make those services easier to access. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Amid deficit, Newsom proposes California spend less to solve homelessness and create affordable housingMay 10, 2024Faced with a multibillion dollar budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget proposal includes hundreds of millions of dollars in additional cuts to housing and homelessness programs.
Counting Sacramento County’s homeless: Volunteers set out across region for biennial Point-In-Time CountJanuary 25, 2024Hundreds of volunteers took part in Sacramento County’s homeless Point-In-Time Count this week. The biennial survey provides an estimate for the county’s overall homeless population and is required to receive federal homeless funding.
State program to clear homeless encampments show signs of success, but housing remains elusiveJanuary 18, 2024A multi-year, $750 million program aimed at doing away with homeless encampments has had mixed results throughout California. Local leaders say ongoing funding is needed.
Downtown Sacramento’s Capitol Park Hotel reopens as homeless housing, but at a high costJanuary 18, 2024The 110-year-old structure has been renovated and will also provide supportive services. But critics say the $76 million cost to renovate the historic building and its 134 studio apartments is far too high.
