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October 12, 2023

California Gov. Newsom signs law fast-tracking affordable housing on surplus land owned by churches, colleges

The governor of California, Newsom, has signed a pair of laws meant to increase affordable housing production in a state that makes up almost a third of the U.S. homeless population.

October 12, 2023

California unveils 1st site of tiny home project meant to relieve homelessness

Gov. Newsom has announced the first site of a $30 million project meant to address California’s homeless crisis. About 1,200 tiny homes will be built at an old Sacramento office park.

October 9, 2023

Mississippi city denies accusations that its coercing, transporting, dumping homeless people in Alabama

The city of Mobile has accused Biloxi, Mississippi, of coercing and relocating its homeless people to Alabama. The Mayor of Biloxi has denied the accusations.

October 9, 2023

Alleged seafaring bandits nabbed on San Francisco Bay after series of boat raids

A "few" potential suspects who have allegedly been terrorizing the residents in the Oakland-Alameda Estuary were nabbed by the Coast Guard, officials said.

October 4, 2023

Portland business owner 'not shocked' as 911 system overwhelmed by overdoses: 'People dying in our streets'

Portland business owner Kurt Hudson accused city officials of dropping the 'ball on day one' by letting down residents as crime, drugs, and homelessness continue to surge

October 3, 2023

Portland business owner slams city over 911 warning: 'Dropped the ball from day one'

Portland business owner Kurt Hudson joined 'FOX & Friends First' to discuss how the city has let down its residents over concerns stemming from public safety. 

October 3, 2023

Southern California mayor who went from street addict to elected office battles city's homelessness problem

Escondido Mayor Dane White explains what California leadership gets wrong in addressing the homeless crisis and how his own experiences shaped his run for office.

October 2, 2023

Southern California city mayor shares how being a victim of crime led him to run for office

Escondido Mayor Dane White shares how an assault by a homeless person and his experience living on the streets, battling drug addiction, led him to turn his life around and run for mayor.

October 2, 2023

This major US city rethinks its liberal homeless policy

Mayor London Breed announced a new initiative that would require homeless individuals to undergo drug testing and treatment in order to receive city services.

October 2, 2023

Denver business owner whose 'poop' protest against City Hall went viral demands solutions on homeless problem

Denver activist Jon Caldara elaborated on why he dumped excrement from homeless people on the steps of City Hall that had been left by his think tank's office.