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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a major homelessness case for the first time in decades, with arguments over whether people can be punished for sleeping outside if there's no shelter available.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is about to hear a case that will have major implications on homelessness policy in California. Find out where your leaders stand on the issue.
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The site will be run by the nonprofit Mobile Integrative Navigation Team, or MINT.
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A bill to ban homeless encampments statewide near parks, schools and transit hubs failed to get out of the same legislative committee as last year.
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A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that city paints a more nuanced picture.
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There’s so little data available, it’s impossible to even tell if several of California’s largest homelessness programs are working, according to a statewide audit released Tuesday.
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A group of business owners and residents in Portland is pushing for the Oregon Legislature to reconsider the cash refunds offered for recycling beverage containers.
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The closure is happening because the city turned down over $2 million in state funding to keep it open.
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On Wednesday, a federal district court judge ruled that St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in the South Coast community of Brookings can continue to freely serve meals to the growing homeless population.
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AllCare, which serves about 70,000 people in southern Oregon, highlighted the lack of affordable housing in its region.
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HUD wants to see what happens when you give cash directly to renters, instead of traditional vouchers. At least one California housing authority is interested.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting foster care support programs, including an increased rental subsidy and 24/7 urgent response hotline.
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Momentum is building in a case regarding homeless encampments that will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court next month and could have major implications for cities as homelessness nationwide has reached record highs.
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The new ordinance would require nonprofits and other organizations to register with the city and police department if they’re doing charitable work, like distributing food or clothing at a city park.