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.
Study: Housing the homeless is cost effective
DOWNTOWN — It might seem counterintuitive in an expensive real estate market but housing the homeless can cost taxpayers less...
Read moreHomeless get a home in Venice
VENICE — There will be 20 fewer homeless individuals living on the streets after a local nonprofit organization bought an apartment...
Read moreOther ACLU suits ended camping enforcement
CITY HALL — If history means anything, then Santa Monica city officials might be forced to suspend enforcement of its...
Read moreHomelessness told through a camera lens
VENICE — Through the lens of a camera, Rebecca Curry re-lived what it was like to be homeless. Armed with...
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ACLU files suit against City Hall for homeless
CITY HALL — There was a 56-year-old woman who once lived on the streets of Santa Monica, suffering from paranoid...
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Housing Venice’s most vulnerable homeless
VENICE — Somewhere on the streets lives a 59-year-old man who once served his country in the armed forces, today...
Read moreCity officials extend, expand homeless court
CITY HALL — A pilot project focused on helping homeless individuals access services and clear court records of so-called “quality...
Read moreTeach a man to fish …
MID-CITY — As local residents continue to feel the crunch of the national economic recession, small community groups are making...
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Homeless population on decline
CIVIC CENTER — During a recession that has seen people losing jobs and homes comes some interesting news that the...
Read moreAnti-panhandling campaign changes focus
CITYWIDE — Responding to concerns that a proposed anti-panhandling campaign could reinforce stereotypes about a city once known as the...
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