Homeless | Page 3 of 10 | The Coast News Group

Cities News Oceanside Oceanside Featured

Brother Benno’s under scrutiny again following recent complaints

Samantha NelsonJune 1, 2023

June 1, 202301737

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...

Community Commentary Opinion Opinions

Commentary: Saying ‘yes’ to getting helped

commentaryApril 27, 2023April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023April 27, 20230429

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...

Region

County addresses rising homelessness needs

staffApril 5, 2023April 7, 2023

April 5, 2023April 7, 20230525

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...

Cities Encinitas News Politics & Government Region

Encinitas allocates Community Development Block Grant funds

Samantha NelsonMarch 20, 2023

March 20, 202301153

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...

Cities Community Escondido News Politics & Government Region

Escondido considers ad hoc committee on homelessness

Samantha NelsonMarch 1, 2023

March 1, 20230831

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...

Cities Community Mental Health News Politics & Government Vista Vista Featured

Vista allows churches to offer mobile showers without permit

Leo PlaceFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023

February 28, 2023February 28, 202301354

VISTA — Local organizations and churches in Vista now have explicit permission to offer mobile showers and laundry facilities to the local homeless population. Previously,...

Carlsbad Carlsbad Featured Cities Community Community News

Carlsbad approves $2M grant for homeless shelter expansion

Steve PuterskiFebruary 8, 2023February 10, 2023

February 8, 2023February 10, 20230875

CARLSBAD — The La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter in Carlsbad was approved for $2 million in “seed investment” as the facility prepares for a...

Cities News Politics & Government Region Vista

Vista approves contract for homeless Safe Parking Program

Steve PuterskiJanuary 19, 2023

January 19, 202301383

VISTA — The City Council approved a contract with Jewish Family Services for the city’s new Safe Parking Program during its Jan. 10 meeting. The...

Cities Escondido Escondido Featured News

Escondido not changing RV parking rules yet

Samantha NelsonJanuary 17, 2023

January 17, 202302692

ESCONDIDO — The City Council has postponed consideration of stricter RV parking regulations until more information is available regarding permits, city regulations and potential safe...

Cities Community News Oceanside Region

Oceanside’s new homeless shelter gets county funding to cover additional costs

Samantha NelsonDecember 14, 2022

December 14, 202201651

OCEANSIDE — A budget increase for the city’s future homeless shelter has been conveniently countered by a grant from the county. Known as the Oceanside...

Cities Community Community Community Encinitas News Oceanside Region

Local outreach group helps feed homeless twice a week

Zoe MorrisNovember 10, 2022

November 10, 202201182

OCEANSIDE — A small community outreach group organized by local nonprofit Rising Hearts is feeding the homeless and unhoused twice a week in North County....

Carlsbad Cities Del Mar Encinitas Escondido Escondido Featured News Oceanside Politics & Government Rancho Santa Fe San Diego San Marcos Solana Beach Vista

Jones drafts legislation prohibiting homeless encampments near ‘sensitive areas’

Steve PuterskiSeptember 27, 2022September 28, 2022

September 27, 2022September 28, 20220753

ESCONDIDO — A new draft bill from State Sen. Brian Jones (R-Santee) aims to prevent homeless encampments near schools, parks, libraries and daycare centers and...

Community Commentary Letters Opinion Opinions

Commentary: Homeless ‘solutions’ in Encinitas lack transparency

commentaryAugust 24, 2022

August 24, 20224 1338

By Natalie Settoon Residents should be concerned that Mayor Catherine Blakespear, the Encinitas City Council and city staff appear to be working quietly on plans...

News Politics & Government Region

County supervisors OK ‘by-name’ list for homelessness efforts

Coast News wire servicesAugust 16, 2022

August 16, 20220496

REGION — County supervisors unanimously agreed today to move ahead with plans for a “By-Name-List,” which would include the name, history, health and housing needs...

Cities Escondido News Region

Former El Norte residents face homelessness, housing insecurity

Samantha NelsonJuly 25, 2022July 25, 2022

July 25, 2022July 25, 202201178

ESCONDIDO — Some of the former residents of an El Norte property face homelessness and housing insecurity after being evicted from the premises earlier this...