Majority of Sacramento region would support tax increase to address homelessness, survey findsAugust 30, 2022 | Chris NicholsConducted by Sacramento State, the survey also found 29% of respondents have known someone who has experienced homelessness and 7% have personally been homeless or experienced housing insecurity.
State GovernmentThousands of Californians in limbo as eviction protections endJuly 2, 2022The last statewide eviction protections for low-income California tenants affected by COVID-19 ended Thursday, but many still haven’t heard back about their rent relief applications. Some local protections are still in place.
Faith leaders urge Sacramento to stop towing vehicles used as shelter by homeless peopleJuly 1, 2022The City Council in December rejected Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s call to end the towing policy if residents did not have a place to relocate and find shelter.
Sacramento’s homeless population spikes 67% to nearly 9,300 since 2019June 28, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe results from the 2022 Homeless Point-In-Time Count represent the county’s highest homeless population estimate on record.
Sacramento County wants to ban homeless encampments near more public spacesJune 21, 2022 | Chris NicholsA federal court ruling prevents agencies from clearing encampments on public property unless they can offer shelter as an alternative. But there are exceptions.
County supervisors approve South Sacramento tiny home village for homeless residentsJune 8, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe project faced vocal community opposition and delays. If successful, supporters say the tiny homes could lead to greater support for future shelter proposals.
Sacramento County is exploring plans for new homeless shelters. But will they ever get built?May 27, 2022 | Chris NicholsFollowing numerous calls from residents worried about proposed homeless shelter sites, the county issued a news release saying no decision would be made without extensive community input.
Job program provides some hope in neighborhood at center of Sacramento’s homelessness crisisMay 16, 2022 | Chris NicholsSacramento’s River District Business Association has hired several homeless and formerly homeless people to help clean up trash at neighborhood encampments.
State GovernmentCalifornia Mayors ask Newsom for continued funding for homelessness programApril 25, 2022 | Steve Milne | Chris NicholsThe Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant Program has provided $2 billion to local jurisdictions over the past two years, but it's unclear whether the program will have any allocations in Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget
Ballot measure that would outlaw homeless encampments, force Sacramento to build shelters headed to votersApril 6, 2022 | Chris NicholsProponents of a similar, but more stringent ballot measure say they will withdraw their proposal now that the city council approved the compromise ordinance on Wednesday.