Homelessness

La Clinica’s last mobile clinic was destroyed by a fire in 2023, just three days after it opened. This one has a lab for giving vaccines and drawing blood, as well as behavioral health specialists.

The program is meant to help people with certain mental health conditions, but there are still ongoing issues.

A California company is using AI to help diagnose homeless Californians. The technology promises better access to health care, but it also raises questions.

Some attendants mentioned security concerns at their businesses, including frequent break-ins and vandalism.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.

While the state has helped thousands of people out of homelessness, recent counts show the problem increasing in much of the state.

The new law responds to a recent crackdown on homeless encampments nationwide, following a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.

A new law going into effect Jan. 1, 2026 prevents cities from penalizing outreach workers who provide services such as legal aid or hand out blankets at encampments.

In the most-comprehensive look yet at whether people are using Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court, CalMatters found that far fewer Californians are enrolled in the mental health program than he projected.

Aurora House in Klamath Falls offers young homeless mothers more than shelter by helping them build skills and prepare for independence.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Santa Clara County and San Francisco are suing the Trump administration over a huge shift in homelessness policy.

Grants Pass settled a lawsuit over its treatment of homeless residents in August after agreeing to provide space for 150 homeless people for one year.