Twenty Trailers Arrive At Cal Expo In Sacramento To House Homeless ResidentsApril 3, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe state-sponsored trailers are the first delivery of what will eventually be about 60, which will be set up to help those experiencing homelessness self-quarantine during the COVID-19 crisis. They could house around 100 homeless people.
California Works To Lease Hotels For Homeless As Cities Offer Temporary SolutionsMarch 19, 2020 | Scott RoddUnsheltered people are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. California officials fear an outbreak among homeless populations could inundate the state’s health care system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘What If You Can’t Stay Home?’ Advocates Worry About Coronavirus And Homeless CaliforniansMarch 6, 2020 | Chris NicholsPeople living on the streets or in shelters might be at greater risk of illness should they contract COVID-19 because many lack access to health care, advocates say.
State GovernmentMap: Last Week Gov. Newsom Made 286 Sites Available For Homelessness Solutions. Here's Where They Are.February 25, 2020A temporary housing executive order has designated Caltrans owned land and other state properties, but details remain vague. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Homeless Cabins Could Help House Young People In North SacramentoFebruary 20, 2020 | Bob MoffittIn response to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 100 day challenge for local governments to find homelessness solutions, Sacramento is finalizing plans to build two dozen cabins to serve young people.
Newsom Offers Vacant Land For Homeless Shelters, But Local Officials Worry: Who Will Pay?February 15, 2020The governor's plan puts much of the burden on cities and counties. “That’s just wrong,” said one mayor.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMayors Darrell Steinberg And Michael Tubbs On Addressing HomelessnessJanuary 14, 2020In Gov. Newsom’s new budget there’s a major push to fund initiatives to address the state’s homelessness crisis. Cities and counties will be required to partner with the state in this effort. Two mayors discuss what they hope to do. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCities Should Act On Homelessness Or Face Lawsuits, Newsom Task Force SaysJanuary 13, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom’s task force on homelessness called for a “legally enforceable mandate” that would force municipalities and the state to house the growing number of homeless Californians.
One Year In, Gov. Gavin Newsom Shows Bold Action, But California’s Homelessness Crisis DeepensJanuary 13, 2020 | Chris NicholsNewsom’s budget and legislative steps represent continued progress on his campaign pledge to address homelessness statewide. PolitiFact California continues to rate his promise ‘In the Works’ on our Newsom-Meter.
State Government‘A Real Emergency’: Newsom Issues Executive Order To Use State Land, Travel Trailers, Hospitals For California Homeless CrisisJanuary 8, 2020Newsom also announced that his next budget, which he plans to introduce this week, includes a proposal to spend more than a billion dollars to address homelessness and behavioral health.
