Oceanside, Escondido review homeless efforts, refine approach
REGION — Two of North County’s biggest cities, which also have the region’s highest homeless populations, are continuing to fine-tune and fund new efforts to...
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Escondido mayoral candidates clash over homelessness at forum
ESCONDIDO — Hundreds of residents listened as Mayor Dane White and challenger Elias Velazquez explained how they plan to tackle homelessness if elected this November...
Opinion: The high cost of ideological governance
At the June 24 Encinitas City Council meeting, the council majority voted to reject a staff recommendation to apply for a $4 million grant from...
Oceanside swaps HOT for HEART to address homelessness
OCEANSIDE — The City Council recently approved a new homelessness outreach program that shifts the city’s approach from a law enforcement-led model to one centered...
Escondido fast-tracks homeless encampment cleanups
ESCONDIDO — The city is updating its homeless encampment ordinance to reduce the number of trips staff make to clean up encampments, saving both time...
County homelessness drops 1%, while unsheltered numbers fall sharply
REGION — The number of unsheltered homeless people across San Diego County declined by 11% this year, while sheltered homelessness increased by 12%, according to...
Casa de Amparo opens transitional living site for young women
SAN MARCOS — Casa de Amparo is offering a helping hand to young women in need of safe housing in North County, opening seven beds...
Encinitas reports gains on homelessness, pushes data-driven strategy
ENCINITAS — As the Encinitas City Council reviewed the city’s homelessness efforts, elected officials pointed to measurable progress while directing staff to explore additional solutions...
Oceanside safe parking site moving to Country Club senior center
OCEANSIDE — After establishing a Safe Parking Program along Apple Street last year to provide a safe place to sleep to individuals living in their...
Vista implements rapid rehousing program led by Rescue Mission
VISTA — The Vista City Council unanimously agreed to allocate $2.58 million for the San Diego Rescue Mission to administer a rapid rehousing program for...
Opinion: Solutions abandons commitment to sobriety at its own risk
The article, “Solutions for Change appoints new interim CEO in leadership shift,” about homeless services nonprofit Solutions for Change in the Dec. 16 issue of...
Encinitas Safe Parking program to officially shut down at year’s end
ENCINITAS — After more than five years of operation, Jewish Family Service of San Diego will officially end its Safe Parking Program in the parking...
Carlsbad to shift priorities in addressing homelessness
CARLSBAD — While the city has been successful in finding permanent housing for many people who have experienced homelessness, officials will look to make prevention...