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REPORT: How to Reduce Chronic Homelessness

Escape Routes: Meta-Analysis of Homelessness in L.A. APRIL 24, 2018 / BY DANIEL FLAMING, PATRICK BURNS AND JANE CARLEN; LA Economic Roundtable UNDERWRITER: THE CONRAD N. HILTON FOUNDATION Information from 26 datasets…

California Statewide Study of Homelessness May Have Nationwide Implications

In early June, the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI), housed at the University of California San Francisco, released a groundbreaking report on the characteristics and causes of homelessness in California. The report, which was principally authored by Dr. Margot […]

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Sacramento barred from clearing homeless camps until at least Sept. 1 due to heat, judge rules

Under the order, first issued Aug. 3 as the result of a Sacramento Homeless Union lawsuit, the city can still enforce its ordinance that bans camps from fully blocking sidewalks.

Sacramento barred from clearing homeless camps until at least Sept. 1 due to heat, judge rules

Under the order, first issued Aug. 3 as the result of a Sacramento Homeless Union lawsuit, the city can still enforce its ordinance that bans camps from fully blocking sidewalks.

Sacramento County opens tiny homes for homeless. Here’s what the temporary shelter offers

Supervisor Patrick Kennedy said an ordinance prevents encampments within 1000 feet of the site.

Long Overdue: Visibility for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Experiencing Homelessness

The only Indigenous people on these islands – Kānaka Maoli of Hawaii, and Taotao Håya (Chamorro), Refaluwasch, and Tagata Samoa of U.S. Territories in the Pacific (which span Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa) – […]

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Long Overdue: Visibility for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Experiencing Homelessness

The only Indigenous people on these islands – Kānaka Maoli of Hawaii, and Taotao Håya (Chamorro), Refaluwasch, and Tagata Samoa of U.S. Territories in the Pacific (which span Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa) – […]

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Elk Grove defends city’s homeless response in answer to Sacramento County grand jury report

In an otherwise scathing report, grand jurors said Elk Grove has “enviable” resources to address unhoused populations.

Elk Grove defends city’s homeless response in answer to Sacramento County grand jury report

In an otherwise scathing report, grand jurors said Elk Grove has “enviable” resources to address unhoused populations.

No clear path as Sacramento’s homelessness crisis fuels rift between city and DA

One year after Sacramento passed ordinance barring homeless camps from blocking sidewalks, police have not issued single ticket.

DA blasts Sacramento leaders for failing to enforce ban on homeless blocking sidewalks

Police are “simply not issuing citations” for homeless camps blocking sidewalks or camping illegally, city attorney told Thien Ho.