Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars and taking hundreds of people off the streets and out of overnight shelters, the number of homeless people in Seattle seems to be growing. It’s … [Read more...] about Washington’s King County to divert $100M in coronavirus rescue money for homeless housing
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Portland protests, homelessness have residents avoiding downtown, poll reveals
Portland, Oregon, residents surveyed about the city’s downtown said they plan to visit less frequently, mainly citing the homelessness and rioting that has plagued the area in the last year, according … [Read more...] about Portland protests, homelessness have residents avoiding downtown, poll reveals
Homeless encampments account for 54% of fires LAFD responds to: reports
As the homeless crisis in Los Angeles continues to surge, the city is facing a growing number of fires at encampments, according to reports Wednesday. Fires related to homelessness have nearly tripled … [Read more...] about Homeless encampments account for 54% of fires LAFD responds to: reports
San Diego’s move to shelter homeless in convention center will create coronavirus ‘powder keg,’ activist warns
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Outreach workers in San Diego are calling the city’s plan to bring more than 800 homeless individuals into a … [Read more...] about San Diego’s move to shelter homeless in convention center will create coronavirus ‘powder keg,’ activist warns
California retirement community angry at plan to move homeless with coronavirus to nearby hotels
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.A plan to move homeless people with coronavirus into hotels in California’s Orange County has pitted two … [Read more...] about California retirement community angry at plan to move homeless with coronavirus to nearby hotels
San Francisco to house thousands of homeless in hotels amid coronavirus outbreak
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Thousands from San Francisco’s growing homeless population will reportedly be housed in several of the … [Read more...] about San Francisco to house thousands of homeless in hotels amid coronavirus outbreak
Las Vegas temporary homeless shelter after coronavirus case called ‘inhumane,’ people seen sleeping on asphalt
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.A temporary homeless shelter set up in a parking lot in Las Vegas has stirred controversy and attracted the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas temporary homeless shelter after coronavirus case called ‘inhumane,’ people seen sleeping on asphalt
Homeless in Los Angeles get hand sanitizer, food from nonprofit practicing social distancing
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.While California residents have been ordered to "stay at home" during the coronavirus pandemic, some still … [Read more...] about Homeless in Los Angeles get hand sanitizer, food from nonprofit practicing social distancing
Southern California police to patrol with drones during coronavirus lockdown: report
Some police departments in California plan on using drones to enforce a coronavirus lockdown and to, in part, monitor the homeless population, according to a report on Friday.The Chula Vista Police … [Read more...] about Southern California police to patrol with drones during coronavirus lockdown: report
Homeless in California see handwashing stations arrive at camps amid coronavirus threat
Although one of the groups in California most vulnerable to the coronavirus is getting some help to prevent its spread, the homeless population continues to face hardships from the pandemic, advocates … [Read more...] about Homeless in California see handwashing stations arrive at camps amid coronavirus threat
