California's spending on homelessness has decreased significantly in recent years, despite evidence that prior investments helped reduce unsheltered homelessness and expand housing placements, ...

Millions meant for San Francisco's homeless population were allegedly diverted by nonprofit CEO Gwendolyn Westbrook. DA says scheme deprived city of critical resources.

An unhoused resident sorts through a pile of clothes before an encampement sweep at Cesar Chavez Park in the Barrio Logan neighborhood of San Diego on Aug. 15, 2024. (File photo by Adriana ...

At California's Orange County Rescue Mission, a two-year program provides far more than a roof over residents' heads.

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When Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill last month that would have supported sober homeless housing, his reason left many scratching their heads. Newsom said Assembly Bill 255, which would have allowed ...

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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California counties are reporting decreases in homelessness, suggesting the state is finally making progress in ...

California counties are reporting decreases in homelessness, suggesting the state is finally making progress in solving one of its most difficult and persistent problems. But even as Gov. Gavin Newsom ...

Experts worry liberal California will be blacklisted from federal homelessness dollars, effectively counteracting recent progress. California counties are reporting decreases in homelessness, ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California counties are reporting decreases in homelessness, suggesting the state is finally making progress in ...