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The count provides a one-day snapshot of the minimum number of San Diegans living in emergency shelters, transitional housing, safe havens and on streets and along riverbeds. It also collects data on the needs of those experiencing homelessness.
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Estimates show San Diego has at least 4,800 homeless people. Mayor Todd Gloria said solving homelessness is the city’s top priority.
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The Inclement Weather Shelter Program for San Diegans experiencing homelessness was activated Monday by the San Diego Housing Commission in partnership with the city of San Diego.
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KPBS Midday EditionWorkers tasked with getting people off the streets in San Diego struggle to make ends meet themselves.
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Homeless people often have sporadic or no access to health care, resulting in costly, chronic conditions. A new statewide effort encourages Medi-Cal insurers to partner with street teams to improve care.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego homeless advocates and city leaders are re-evaluating how families living in cars are treated.
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Among the services was a homeless court.
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The conference called "Solutions For San Diego" is organized by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness.
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The two-day conference, sponsored by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, will bring together hundreds of people dedicated to solving the problem.
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Even though rents in San Diego have dropped for two straight months, average prices are still too high for many to afford.
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