Homelessness

Politics

California passed a law to fix unsafe homeless shelters. Cities and counties are ignoring it

Lauren Hepler

The Supreme Court’s decision on homelessness will test a shelter system that’s full of problems – and lacking accountability.
Racial Justice and Social Equity

Here's what the Supreme Court’s homelessness ruling means for South Bay

Kori Suzuki

The decision overturns years of legal protections for unhoused residents, giving California cities broad power to fine or arrest people for sleeping in public.
Politics

Report finds San Diego would pay above-market rent for 1,000-bed homeless shelter

Andrew Bowen

San Diego may have to pay a premium for any property that could be used as a homeless shelter.
Quality of Life

Can California’s health care providers help solve the state’s homelessness crisis?

Marisa Kendall

When a shortfall of several hundred thousand dollars almost derailed new homeless housing in Bakersfield, the savior that swooped in to salvage the project wasn’t an affordable housing nonprofit, state housing grant or other traditional source.
Public Safety

Safe parking site near San Diego International Airport moves forward

Katie Anastas

The California Coastal Commission has approved the city’s permit application, allowing for a new safe parking site and – eventually – two 300-bed temporary shelters.
Quality of Life

Mayor Gloria's proposed 1,000-bed homeless shelter will soon get its first public hearing

Andrew Bowen

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's proposal is to lease a 65,000-square foot warehouse near the San Diego airport and convert it into the city's largest ever homeless shelter. Details of the proposal haven't yet been made public.
Politics

'We would be made homeless over this.' Worries over plans to sell a Vista ranch

Tania Thorne

The 140-acre Green Oak Ranch may be Vista's best-kept secret. But it's been making headlines recently, because it's up for sale.
Racial Justice and Social Equity

National City opens its first homeless shelter, expanding services in the South Bay

Kori Suzuki

For years, cities in the region have offered few options for people experiencing homelessness.
Politics

What to watch for as San Diego City Council votes on budget

Andrew Bowen

Several city projects and programs are on the chopping block as officials struggle to close a massive deficit.
Health

How shots instead of pills could change California’s homeless crisis

Marisa Kendall

Doctors on the front lines of California’s homelessness and mental health crises are using monthly injections to treat psychosis in their most vulnerable patients.