‘Safe House’ opens for older, unhoused Sacramentans and victims of abuse, neglectJuly 19, 2023 | Chris NicholsNottoli Place provides meals, laundry, case management and connections to housing for unhoused residents ages 60 and older.
Sacramento reopens sanctioned homeless campsite at Miller ParkJuly 14, 2023 | Chris NicholsLast winter, the city shut down the 'safe ground' camping site after powerful wind and rain storms threatened it.
'My life is about to change.' Homeownership dream comes true for single Sacramento mother-of-threeJuly 8, 2023 | Chris NicholsHabitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento handed over keys to Ploua Xiong last month after she put 500 hundred hours of ‘sweat equity’ into her new home in Meadowview.
Sacramento says it’s ‘not required’ to fund any more Measure O homeless services this yearJune 27, 2023 | Chris NicholsResidents who filed complaints about homeless encampments on the city’s new online form received an automated reply that has angered Measure O supporters.
Sacramento voters approved a ban on homeless encampments last fall. Here’s why the city has been slow to enforce it.June 21, 2023 | Chris NicholsMeasure O prohibits camping on public property and includes a misdemeanor fine for people who refuse to move after they are offered available shelter.
State GovernmentTax on short-term rentals like Airbnb could fund California affordable housingJune 2, 2023A bill to tax Airbnb and other short-term rentals to fund affordable housing projects could be voted on by the Senate soon. The proposal has revived the debate over Airbnb and its role in the housing crisis.
Health CareWellSpace’s ‘Crib’ program provides temporary alternative to hospital or jail for unhoused people in crisisMay 30, 2023WellSpace’s Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health (CRBH) program — known as “Crib” — debuted in summer 2020. The crisis center allows subjects up to recuperate from a mental health crisis or substance intoxication for up to 24 hours on site.
Grand jury report says Sacramento region lacks coordinated approach to tackling homelessnessMay 26, 2023 | Chris NicholsIn its report, the Sacramento County Grand Jury called on the region’s local governments to form a Joint Powers Authority to confront the growing crisis.
State GovernmentA California bill would limit housing security deposits to one month’s rentMay 23, 2023 | Steve Milne | Nicole NixonCurrently, landlords can ask for security deposits of up to three months’ rent for some apartments. Assembly member Matt Haney (D-San Francisco)’s AB 12 would limit it to one month’s rent.
Health CareAs Sacramento summer heat approaches, unhoused people, housing advocates call for supportMay 18, 2023 | Janelle SalangaWith city, county bans on homeless camping and shelters cramped, potential sweeps leave unhoused people in a bind. Self-governed community Camp Resolution also seeks infrastructure to run fans and A/C.