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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction. -
A San Diego city councilmember is proposing a new ordinance banning people from camping on San Diego streets. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will pay to build 1,200 small homes to help house the homeless population. -
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants to reform a landmark state environmental law after it was used to block needed student housing at the University of California, Berkeley. -
The 42-room site will serve up to 164 individuals and provide an administrative office, laundry room, break room and parking lot. -
A new bill is attempting to bridge disagreements between local elected officials and Governor Gavin Newsom over public spending on homelessness and an apparent lack of progress. -
For the first time, a new state report offers a bird-eye view of how much the state has spent to halt homelessness — nearly $10 billion over three years. Of the half-million Californians who made use of those services, more than 40% ended up housed. Which also means the majority did not, or the state lost track of their whereabouts. -
KPBS Midday EditionAs Gov. Gavin Newsom enters his second term, his legacy as governor and path forward in the Democratic Party hinge on his making visible headway on California’s homeless crisis. We lay out the possibilities — and challenges — as he unleashes an $18 billion battle plan. -
KPBS Midday EditionA recent audit found the city's towing policy disproportionately affects low-income people. It also costs the city more than $1 million annually.
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