Homeless Crisis

California 2 days ago

California homeless women return thousands of dollars found in burned van to owner

Two homeless women in California returned a large amount of cash to a neighbor whose van was recently destroyed in a fire.

Vermont 3 days ago

Vermont homeless shelter community project delayed until January

A project to open 30 pods for homeless people in Burlington, Vermont, has been delayed until January. The community was originally expected to open in November.

California November 17

California county to look at ending zero-tolerance policy for illegal drug activity in taxpayer-funded housing

San Diego County leaders will decide whether to get rid of a zero-tolerance policy on illegal drug activity in taxpayer-funded housing.

California November 16

Judge delays homeless crisis proposal, says deal falls short

Judge David O. Carter has delayed a settlement proposal that addresses the homeless crisis in Los Angeles, California. He says the deal does not providing enough beds.

POLITICS November 16

Rent stabilization, affordable housing measures approved across several US cities

Housing propositions won in several cities during this year’s midterms. The ballot measures will protect tenants from soaring rent increases amid inflation and prevent homelessness.

Austin November 10

Austin homeless man accused of menacing neighborhood, walking around with chainsaw

An homeless man who has been arrested five times for criminal trespassing in recent months is accused of disturbing residents in a southeastern Austin neighborhood.

Elections November 10

Portland 'defund police' commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty ousted in election against challenger Rene Gonzalez

Portland city commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, whose defund the police message stopped resonating with the public’s concerns over rising crime and homelessness, lost her re-election bid.

Portland November 4

Portland city council votes to ban homeless camps, approve new housing project: report

Portland's city council amended the proposal to expand from three camps of 500 residents to six camps of 250 residents to address concerns over potential safety issues.

New York City November 3

NYC homeless man arrested in jogger's sexual assault is alleged serial rapist with 25 priors

The suspect accused of raping a woman while she was jogging in New York City's West Village on Thursday was wanted in at least two other sexual assaults.

Oregon November 3

Portland, Oregon, city council will vote to ban homeless street camping

City officials in Portland, Oregon, are set to vote Thursday on a plan that moves homeless individuals from the streets to large campsites so they can be closer to needed services.