Homelessness
Stay informed about homelessness initiatives and solutions through our dedicated coverage of this critical community issue. From policy developments and outreach programs to housing solutions and support services, we provide balanced reporting on efforts addressing homelessness in Santa Monica. Our coverage includes updates on city programs, nonprofit initiatives, housing projects, and community responses aimed at supporting unhoused residents. Follow developments in local services, shelter programs, housing initiatives, and policy measures through our comprehensive reporting. Whether tracking specific programs or following broader solutions, trust Santa Monica Daily Press for thoughtful coverage of this important community concern.
Should ‘aiding’ or ‘abetting’ a homeless camp be illegal?
As communities up and down California ban homeless encampments, one Bay Area city is trying to go a step further....
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Fresh lawsuit hits Oregon city at the heart of Supreme Court ruling on homeless encampments
The small Oregon city at the heart of a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that allowed cities across...
Read moreHow the LA fires could exacerbate California’s homelessness crisis
By Marisa Kendall Jennielynn Holmes stood in the middle of a make-shift evacuation center when the scope of the crisis...
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New homelessness data: How does California compare to the rest of the country?
California’s homeless population remains the biggest in the nation, but the crisis is growing more slowly here than in most...
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Federal health care dollars are helping to house homeless Californians. Trump could stop that
Two years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration unveiled a new plan to help solve the homelessness crisis: It began using...
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Santa Monica Services: The People Concern and Robert Jones
In Santa Monica, homelessness is no longer just a problem, but a city-declared local emergency. While Santa Monica witnessed a...
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It would cost more than $100 billion to end homelessness in California
Multiple state agencies spent nearly $24 billion on housing and homeless programs in the first five years of Gavin Newsom’s...
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Cities and counties are ignoring a state law to fix unsafe homeless shelters
Now that the Supreme Court has granted cities more power to ban sleeping outside, homeless Californians face a crucial decision:...
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Santa Monica’s homeless count down by 6% from 2023, which equates to 52 people
The 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count results were announced on Friday morning and while the Westside of Los Angeles...
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California county is testing AI’s ability to prevent homelessness
You’ve likely heard about AI powering driverless cars, writing term papers and creating unsettling deep fakes. Can that same technology also...
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