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,…
Daniel Lurie’s First Year: Homelessness, Drugs, Mental Health
Daniel Lurie took office at the start of 2025 after a campaign full of pledges to overhaul the…
While Los Angeles City Hall keeps handing out crack pipes, one man fights to get the homeless out
As the city fails them — there’s a new beacon of hope for the homeless population of LA’s…
Bass got some of LA’s homeless people indoors
By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Los Angeles…
LA marks National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day to remember those who died on the streets – Press Telegram
By KEVIN KENNEY If you’re homeless, every night is tough, every night a struggle to stay warm and…
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan blasts Gavin Newsom on crime
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is giving Gov. Gavin Newsom’s California woeful marks on homelessness, drugs and crime,…
Father Joe’s hosts annual Christmas meal for those experiencing homelessness – NBC 7 San Diego
Father Joe’s Villages is hosting a Christmas meal Monday, offering more than 1,000 holiday meals and care packages…
California’s homeless ‘purgatory’ leaves thousands on a waitlist to nowhere
Rudy Batka was tired of sleeping on the streets. He was tired of drugs ravaging his body. His…
Homeless deaths plunge in Orange County – Orange County Register
A volunteer places a candle on a table to represent one of the 511 homeless persons that died…