homelessness
Oceanside hires first-ever homeless services manager
OCEANSIDE — The city has hired its first homeless services manager to strengthen coordination between local government and service organizations in addressing homelessness. Tameka Tates...
Vista chooses operator for transition-age youth housing program
VISTA — The Vista City Council approved a contract on Tuesday with Urban Street Angels to operate the city’s first transition-age youth transitional housing program...
Carlsbad ordinance restricts vehicle camping on public property
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council took a key step March 4 toward adopting an ordinance prohibiting individuals from living in vehicles on public property,...
Carlsbad addresses updates on crime, homelessness statistics
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council tackled key community concerns surrounding crime and homelessness at a Tuesday meeting, approving new funding plans and hearing updates...
From the Cheap Seats: Tough love
One of the most significant issues during the recent elections in California was the persistent problem of homelessness. In full campaign mode, candidates mirrored voter...
Vista OKs street outreach contract with San Diego Rescue Mission
VISTA — Faith-based homelessness nonprofit San Diego Rescue Mission will be the new citywide street outreach service provider for the city of Vista, replacing a...
County: 179 people previously living in riverbeds housed since January
REGION — A total of 179 people who were living in two local riverbeds have been moved into permanent or temporary housing since January, it...
Op-Ed: Prop 36 poses a serious threat to solving homelessness
San Diego County’s homelessness crisis remains one of our most pressing issues. It’s not due to a lack of effort or effective interventions. Last month,...
North County mayors talk homelessness strategies at forum
CARLSBAD — Mayors from several North County cities discussed their approaches to tackling homelessness during a forum at Pacific Ridge School on Sept. 5. The...
Oceanside opens first permanent supportive housing site
OCEANSIDE — Greenbrier Village, Oceanside’s first permanent supportive housing development, opened earlier this month, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to address homelessness....
County opens waitlist for three affordable housing developments
REGION — San Diego County’s Housing and Community Development Services has opened a waitlist for renters interested in spots at three new housing developments in...
Oceanside, Carlsbad split $11.4M grant for homelessness solutions
OCEANSIDE — The cities of Oceanside and Carlsbad will split a $11.4 million state grant to clean up homeless encampments and provide permanent housing and...