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.
Community members tackle Bay St. homeless encampment
Neighbors living on Bay Street and nearby businesses joined forces to tackle a growing encampment of
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City prepares for predicted rise in homelessness
The City of Santa Monica and local homeless service provider The People Concern are bracing for a pr
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COVID-19 is ‘a crisis within a crisis’ for homeless people
Nearly 200 tents stand inches apart on the scorching gravel lots, many covered in blankets for an extra layer of...
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Santa Monica motel shelters high-risk homeless people from COVID
The City of Santa Monica in collaboration with the People Concern has housed 26 homeless individuals
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Amidst the pandemic challenges of homelessness continue to rise
Santa Monica’s largest homeless services provider is adapting to challenges created by the ongoing
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County Extends Eviction Moratorium
The County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to extend its eviction moratorium until September 30, 2020. The motion does...
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Judge OK’s deal to house 7,000 Los Angeles-area homeless
Associated Press A U.S. judge has approved an agreement in which the city and county of Los Angeles
Read moreSanta Monica homeless population shrinks by 8%
Santa Monica’s homeless population fell by 8% this year, officials announced Friday. The 2020 homeless count, which was conducted in...
Read moreSan Francisco sanctions once-shunned homeless encampments
JANIE HAR and TERENCE CHEA Associated Press San Francisco is joining other U.S. cities in authoriz
Read moreCalifornia homeless quarantine in hotels, more rooms needed
CHRISTOPHER WEBER and JANIE HAR Associated Press Anxiety mounted every time someone at the homeles
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