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...
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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...
Brother Benno’s under scrutiny again following recent complaints
OCEANSIDE – City staff is once again reviewing Brother Benno’s conditional use permit following months of complaints from neighboring businesses regarding the soup kitchen’s homeless...
Commentary: Saying ‘yes’ to getting helped
By Richard Bailey Previously, I stated that San Diego’s comeback to “America’s Finest” must begin by addressing the homeless issue. Across the country, the number...
County addresses rising homelessness needs
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Board of Supervisors took action April 4 to urgently advance the county’s efforts to address homelessness, voting unanimously to...
Encinitas allocates Community Development Block Grant funds
ENCINITAS — The city has allocated federal grant funds to several local nonprofits to help address community development and housing needs for low-income and homeless...
Escondido considers ad hoc committee on homelessness
ESCONDIDO — The city may soon have an ad hoc committee designed to address local homelessness with the City Council’s permission. After hearing an update...