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Gordon Walker, who gained national attention for his efforts to reduce homelessness in Utah, is the new chief executive of San Diego's Regional Task Force on the Homeless, the organization announced Thursday. -
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a series of steps designed to address homelessness and the lack of affordable housing in San Diego County. -
A clothing drive is scheduled Friday in San Diego to collect items for the yearly Stand Down for Homeless Veterans. -
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to form a special committee to address homelessness issues in San Diego. -
KPBS Midday EditionA coalition of downtown businesses and residents are speaking out against plans to convert the old downtown library into a temporary homeless shelter. -
Last year San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced his "Housing Our Heroes" program to much fanfare, pledging to house 1,000 veterans in one year. The deadline has passed, and the program is still hundreds of veterans short of its goal. -
KPBS Midday EditionSeniors who live on a fixed income are particularly hard hit by rising rents and shrinking rental vacancy rates. -
The City of San Diego and the Housing Commission opened two downtown inclement weather shelters Saturday night for the second consecutive night. -
Two pieces of good news for the homeless in North County this week: More than 100 veterans are registered for the first ever “Veterans Stand Down” in Vista this weekend. Plus a $3 million donation will help build a new Recovery and Wellness Center for homeless struggling with addiction. -
Over the past five years, a downtown-based nonprofit has bused more than 1,000 homeless people out of San Diego in hopes of reuniting them with friends and family.
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