Cities can’t punish outreach workers for helping homeless Californians under new law
Senate Bill 634, signed into law on January 1, 2023, prohibits cities from punishing outreach workers for helping homeless clients, even if those clients are sleeping... Read more.
Why Newsom’s CARE Court has struggled to help homeless Californians most in need
CARE Court in Stanislaus County is primarily serving unhoused people, with 60% of petitions for people who were homeless and 70% of CARE agreements filed for homeless... Read more.
California Braces for ‘Devastating’ Expected Cuts to Federal Homeless Housing Funds
The Trump administration is expected to cut federal funding for permanent housing, which could reverse recent progress made in solving California's homelessness... Read more.
Newsom Promised Real Progress on Mental Health with CARE Court. Here’s What the Numbers Show
By Marisa Kendall, Jocelyn Wiener and Erica Yee, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign...... Read more.
California Cities Lack Unified Response on Homeless Encampments
California cities and counties have varying policies for clearing homeless encampments, ranging from detailed guidelines to no rules at all, making it difficult... Read more.
Homelessness Is Top of Mind for Many Californians. Why Does the Proposed Budget Eliminate Funding for It?
California's proposed budget for 2025-26 has cut funding for the state's main homelessness program, leaving cities and counties reliant on other sources to continue... Read more.