California law softens parking ticket fees for homeless, indigent drivers
California’s latest homelessness fix is barely dry — and it’s already lighting a fuse. A new state law…
California’s sluggish economy deserves spotlight this year
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the state’s economic conditions during a press conference on the…
‘We need real data’: Oakland needs 500 volunteers for 2026 Point-in-Time homeless count
Oakland city officials issued a call Tuesday for 500 volunteers for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 22. …
‘I forgive you,’ man tells deputy moments after drawing knife, being shot in IB
An image from a body-worn video shows a confrontation seconds before a fatal deputy-involved shooting in Imperial Beach…
California expands Gavin Newsom’s failing CARE Court
A California law taking effect in January will expand Gov. Gavin Newsom’s costly mental health court that’s been…
California Takes Steps to Address Rising Homelessness Among Aging Adults
Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers Can Now Opt Into $4,000 Grants to Help Bolster Economic Stability and Strengthen…
An Oakland nonprofit just bought a ‘pizza slice’ of land in SF. Here’s why
Look at the vacant lot wedged between Capp and Cesar Chavez streets, and all that’s apparent is a…
New law protects outreach workers helping homeless Californians
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Physician assistant Brett Feldman checks Carla Bolen’s blood pressure at her encampment on the…
In uncertain times, community support is the biggest gift of all
Christmas Eve meals being served at Father Joe’s Villages. (Photo courtesy of the nonprofit) When Rosa, her partner…
From Columbus Park camps to boutique hotel, San Jose’s homeless plan is tested – East Bay Times
After a year of living out of her car in San Jose’s Columbus Park, where rats had so…
From rat-infested Columbus Park encampment to chandelier boutique hotel, San Jose’s homeless plan is tested – The Mercury News
After a year of living out of her car in San Jose’s Columbus Park, where rats had so…
New California law expands CARE court
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 2023,…