State Government Newsom rejects $1B in homelessness funding, igniting a blame game November 3, 2022 | Nicole Nixon Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected every homelessness plan submitted by cities and counties for the funding, saying “everyone has to do better.” Local governments say they are limited without a statewide plan.
Sacramento’s Measure O: Voters to decide whether to ban homeless camps on public property November 1, 2022 | Chris Nichols If approved, the measure would ban homeless encampments from public property in the city of Sacramento. No enforcement could take place unless the city offers an available shelter space and the offer is rejected. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento diverts homeless shelter funding to affordable housing projects October 25, 2022 | Chris Nichols | Kristin Lam City officials scrapped plans to open shelters and safe camping sites to build affordable housing units in projects throughout the city.
Sacramento City Council bans homeless camps near schools, adding to existing law October 19, 2022 | Chris Nichols | Kristin Lam The Sacramento City Council unanimously approved banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools. The city had already banned camps near colleges and other sites deemed critical infrastructure.
‘Because my vote counts.’ Unhoused residents take part in Sacramento voter registration drive October 14, 2022 | Chris Nichols Californians who are 18 or older and a U.S. citizen can register to vote through election day Nov. 8. No matter your address, you can register at your county elections office or any Vote Center using a valid ID.
Sacramento faces homeless shelter funding shortfall as it grapples with surging unhoused population October 13, 2022 | Chris Nichols Mayor Darrell Steinberg says a future partnership agreement with the county could help Sacramento stabilize its homelessness budget.
California homeless population grew by 22,000 over pandemic October 11, 2022 The latest point-in-time count of California’s homeless population shows that it increased at roughly the same pace as previous years, although it appears to have disproportionately affected Latinos. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento opens new temporary shelter for unhoused residents on Auburn Boulevard September 29, 2022 | Chris Nichols Outreach teams will refer people experiencing homelessness to the center to connect them with housing services. Guests will stay for only three or four days, not weeks or months, city officials said.
State Government Newsom signs bills aimed to turn empty commercial properties into housing September 28, 2022 | Kris Hooks The new laws could provide “up to 2.4 million new homes, including up to 400,000 homes affordable to low and moderate income households,” according to expert analysis.
Sacramento faces an alarming shortage of senior affordable housing. Some new units are on the way September 23, 2022 | Chris Nichols The Wong Center Senior Apartments will offer 150 units of affordable senior housing. It will be the first fully-affordable housing project in the Railyards development north of downtown Sacramento.
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.
