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Legislators grappled Tuesday with how much latitude and flexibility to give city officials in responding to the ongoing homelessness crisis at a time when many question whether San Francisco is spending its money wisely.

“I’m still so honored to do this job,” Woodards said. She discussed her time guiding Tacoma through some difficult times and her plans for the city’s future.

A homeless triage center would be established within the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the state Department of Health under a proposal advancing at the state Legislature.

Restricting where unhoused people can go in the winter is a disservice to them – and to the general public.

Last July, Gerald Sarvas, a veteran and kupuna, faced the grim reality of homelessness.

Restricting where unhoused people can go in the winter is a disservice to them – and to the general public.

The city of Ventura has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat homelessness with the recent allocation of a homeless housing, assistance, and prevention-round four state grant from

The latest Point-in-Time Count in San Diego found most homeless were on the streets due to a medical crisis, a job loss, or another emergency -- not mental health. This is a societal crisis that we must solve.

The multi-story construction project on the northwest corner of Martin Way and Pattison Street NE is taking shape. Thanks to Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and its partners, our community is gaining much needed housing for those most in need. Phase 2 of Unity Commons is well on its way. When you drive by, you’ll see the intersection is looking dramatically different.

Almost one third of the American homeless population reside in the Golden State.