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.
Homeless shelters and outreach teams work to fight coronavirus
With the total number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County on the climb, Santa Monica homeless
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Westside Together – We’re In This Together, But We Are Impacted Differently: Women and Homelessness
By Va Lecia Adams Kellum, Ph.D. Over forty years ago, two fierce women from the Sisters of St. Jos
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“Care First, Jail Last” Report Points A Way Out Of The Cycle Of Incarceration, Mental Disorders And Homelessness
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on a motion to establish a new office to advance the County’s call for...
Read moreLawsuit seeks to require LA to provide beds for homeless
CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks to force Los Angeles officials to provide thousands of shelter...
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Westside Together – The Intersection of Womanhood and Homelessness
By Danielle Roman and Vicky Arenas, The People Concern National Women’s History Month originates
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Artist demands action on homeless crisis
Artist and social activist Ed Massey has never been afraid to use art to bring awareness to the soci
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Homeless shelter opens
Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Mike Bonin celebrated the opening of the Pacific Sunset A Brid
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California governor: Lower bar for forced mental health care
ADAM BEAM and DON THOMPSON Associated Press California should lower the legal bar for providing fo
Read moreMalibu Applies for 100-Day Challenge to Receive Funds for Measures to Address Homelessness
The City Council voted to apply for the Governor’s 100-Day Challenge, a new program to offer California cities and counties...
Read morePrimer: Conservatorship
Editor’s note: The Daily Press is launching a new weekly series, Primer. Each Saturday, our report
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