Yolo County’s homeless population increased 14% since 2019, report finds September 20, 2022 | Chris Nichols While the county’s overall homeless population increased, the number of unsheltered homeless people dropped nearly 5%. That category refers to anyone living on the street, in a tent, vehicle or abandoned building.
Majority of Sacramento region would support tax increase to address homelessness, survey finds August 30, 2022 | Chris Nichols Conducted by Sacramento State, the survey also found 29% of respondents have known someone who has experienced homelessness and 7% have personally been homeless or experienced housing insecurity.
State Government Thousands of Californians in limbo as eviction protections end July 2, 2022 The last statewide eviction protections for low-income California tenants affected by COVID-19 ended Thursday, but many still haven’t heard back about their rent relief applications. Some local protections are still in place.
Faith leaders urge Sacramento to stop towing vehicles used as shelter by homeless people July 1, 2022 The City Council in December rejected Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s call to end the towing policy if residents did not have a place to relocate and find shelter.
Sacramento’s homeless population spikes 67% to nearly 9,300 since 2019 June 28, 2022 | Chris Nichols The results from the 2022 Homeless Point-In-Time Count represent the county’s highest homeless population estimate on record.
Sacramento County wants to ban homeless encampments near more public spaces June 21, 2022 | Chris Nichols A federal court ruling prevents agencies from clearing encampments on public property unless they can offer shelter as an alternative. But there are exceptions.
County supervisors approve South Sacramento tiny home village for homeless residents June 8, 2022 | Chris Nichols The project faced vocal community opposition and delays. If successful, supporters say the tiny homes could lead to greater support for future shelter proposals.
Sacramento County is exploring plans for new homeless shelters. But will they ever get built? May 27, 2022 | Chris Nichols Following numerous calls from residents worried about proposed homeless shelter sites, the county issued a news release saying no decision would be made without extensive community input.
Job program provides some hope in neighborhood at center of Sacramento’s homelessness crisis May 16, 2022 | Chris Nichols Sacramento’s River District Business Association has hired several homeless and formerly homeless people to help clean up trash at neighborhood encampments.
State Government California Mayors ask Newsom for continued funding for homelessness program April 25, 2022 | Steve Milne | Chris Nichols The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant Program has provided $2 billion to local jurisdictions over the past two years, but it's unclear whether the program will have any allocations in Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget
Mayors 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.
Wave Of New Housing Laws Set To Take Effect This YearJanuary 8, 2020New state laws are set to take effect, all related to some aspect of housing: from prohibiting landlords rejecting tenants who use vouchers, to easing construction of granny flats, to the building of high density housing near jobs and transit. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Explores Tiny Homes As A Partial Solution to HomelessnessOctober 30, 2019In an appearance on Insight last week, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg unveiled a proposal for a future campus of tiny homes to begin to address housing the City’s burgeoning homeless population. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Tackle Housing Issues Impacting RentersJune 10, 2019CALmatters Data and Housing Reporter Matt Levin looks at how renters fared in the current legislative session: what bills were discussed, which ones died and what survived. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Dream: The Cost Of Living In CaliforniaMay 8, 2018Why does it cost so much to live in California? CALmatters data reporter Matt Levin explains why housing costs are so high. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
