Elias: Storms expose failures of homeless programs
The rains exposed how useless has been the bulk of the $11 billion-plus allocated for homeless aid over the last year....
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County supervisors OK ‘by-name’ list for homelessness efforts
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...
HUD cuts Escondido’s funding for homelessness, affordable housing
ESCONDIDO — The city of Escondido will receive less federal funding this year for homelessness and affordable housing resources, which some speculated may be due...
In San Diego County, CARE Court proposal gets mixed reviews
REGION — While it’s gaining municipal support, foot soldiers on the streets say California’s latest attempt to reach and treat unsheltered people with severe mental...
Commentary: Homeless count reveals failures in Encinitas plan
It is not far wrong to conclude that the city's Homeless Action Plan serves to maintain the homeless population in its present misery. ...
San Diego County homelessness spikes at least 10% since 2020
REGION — Homelessness in San Diego has grown by at least 10% since 2020, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness revealed today by releasing its...
No bids submitted for Vista homeless shelter
VISTA — After a failed attempt to draw in an operator on a yet-to-be-determined site for a homeless shelter in Vista, the city is pivoting...
Common-sense housing solutions for the homeless
There is a significant waste of resources as many recipients simply cycle through various programs and end up back on the streets....
