US Supreme Court enforces ban on people sleeping outdoors
REGION — The United States Supreme Court decided today to allow cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors. The Supreme Court decision greatly...
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San Pasqual construction students build tiny homes for homeless vets
ESCONDIDO — Construction students at San Pasqual High School recently raised the walls on a newly built tiny mobile home that, when finished, will house...
Oceanside, Carlsbad receive $11.4 million to clear homeless camps
OCEANSIDE — A statewide initiative is helping fund a local effort to clear encampments along state Route 78 between Oceanside and Carlsbad and transition people...
Escondido mayor concerned over county’s homeless shelter plans
ESCONDIDO — Mayor Dane White has expressed hope for collaboration with county leaders to tackle homelessness but remains concerned that plans for the region may...
Annual Point-in-Time Count of homeless in San Diego County begins today
REGION — Hundreds of volunteers are set to fan out across San Diego County early this morning to conduct a federally required, one-night “snapshot” of...
More Carlsbad homeless veterans find housing
CARLSBAD — The city has seen significant progress in finding shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad, particularly for veterans, according to a yearly update...
Vista adjusts shelter network model, advances joint shelter plans with Encinitas
VISTA — After historically providing $200,000 upfront to a North County homeless shelter network for prioritization of beds for Vista residents, the Vista City Council...
Vista considers emergency order to expedite new homeless shelter
VISTA — The Vista City Council recently supported issuing an emergency declaration to fast-track the opening of a new homeless shelter after learning that residents...
Lacking funds, Haven House temporarily moves to Turk Center
ESCONDIDO — With a looming $1 million shortfall in operating funds, Haven House, the city’s only homeless shelter, is temporarily moving across the street to...
Local organizations provide homeless update in Encinitas
ENCINITAS — The City Council heard updates from eight local organizations working to assist the homeless population in Encinitas and surrounding areas as part of...
Escondido event provides homeless with health care, haircuts, more
ESCONDIDO — More than 150 homeless individuals had the chance to shower, get a haircut, clean their clothes and get a medical checkup during an...
TrueCare expands healthcare services with new mobile clinic
SAN MARCOS — TrueCare has rolled out its new 26-foot mobile clinic to bring its healthcare services closer to patients throughout the region. The new...
Brother Benno’s soup kitchen safe for now, but future uncertain
OCEANSIDE — Brother Benno’s soup kitchen will continue to provide sack lunches and hygiene packs to homeless residents for now, but that could change if...
Homelessness in San Diego County increased by at least 14%, annual count finds
REGION — Homelessness in the region increased by at least 14% this year, according to the results from the 2023 WeAllCount Point-in-Time Count released June...