Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Boise Case, California Cities And Counties Continue To Consider Options To Address HomelessnessDecember 16, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe U.S. Supreme Court will not consider a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision from last year saying people cannot be the subject of legal action for sleeping outside unless they refuse an offer of housing.
Great Question!What's The Best Way To Help Homeless Sacramento Residents? Here's What They Say.December 2, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA CapRadio listener asked if it's helpful to give cash to people asking on the street. As part of our “Great Question!” series, we talked to local homeless individuals and advocates about what you should (or shouldn't) do. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHomeless Californians Who Commit Minor Crimes Could Get Treatment Instead Of Jail Under Proposed Ballot MeasureOctober 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsA proposed statewide ballot measure would create a court system to channel people who are homeless toward mental health treatment instead of jail for some minor crimes. But many homeless advocates say it could lead to mass institutionalization.
Sacramento Wants To Turn A Low-Income Downtown Hotel Into A Homeless ShelterApril 18, 2019 | Bob MoffittCity Council will vote on Tuesday whether to make Capitol Park Hotel on L Street into a triage shelter, and eventually a larger low-income housing complex. But the 90 people who currently reside there would be forced to move. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBipartisan Bill Would Give Millions To Local Governments To Fight HomelessnessApril 5, 2019 | Rich IbarraMore than 550,000 people are homeless in the United States today, and 25 percent of them are in California. Sen. Dianne Feinstein says it’s a national crisis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
One-In-Five California Community College Students May Experience Homelessness. A New Law Could Help.March 14, 2019 | Sami SotoA new survey found that 19 percent of community college students in California have faced homelessness in the past year. One lawmaker wants to make it legal for students to sleep in their cars on campuses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFinding Housing For Homeless People Still A Challenge As Sacramento’s ‘Whole Person Care’ Program ExpandsFebruary 28, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaMost of California’s homeless residents suffer from chronic mental health conditions, physical disabilities or addiction. The state is looking to expand a program that deals with those issues while finding people housing — but it’s not always easy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What Has California Gov. Gavin Newsom Done So Far For The Homeless?February 25, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his run for governor, Gavin Newsom said California needed state leadership "laser-focused" on its homeless crisis. PolitiFact California is tracking now-Gov. Newsom's progress, or lack thereof, on this and other promises.
California DreamFrustrated With The Slow Response Of Government, Californians Are Serving Their Homeless Neighbors ThemselvesFebruary 13, 2019Around the state, concerned neighbors are becoming homeless rights advocates and service providers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg To Head California’s New Homelessness CommissionFebruary 12, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaInstead of traditional shelters, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants “navigation centers” where people can receive social services on the spot. He’s asked Steinberg to lead the Commission on Homelessness & Supportive Housing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
