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Advocates Hold Rally to “Issue a Citation” to City to Stop Homeless Encampment Sweeps
Advocates in San Francisco held a rally Thursday afternoon in front of City Hall to issue a symbolic citation to…
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Discover Medi-Cal’s Vital Supports for Californians Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
California is transforming Medi-Cal to better support and meet the whole-person care needs of members experiencing, or at risk of…
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Interfaith Council of Alameda County Takes Action on Homelessness Crisis
The Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC) is leading a concerted effort alongside city, state, and county officials to tackle…
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Affordable Housing for Homeless Seniors Experiencing Coming to the Mission District
City leaders, developers and community partners celebrate the groundbreaking of a new senior affordable living facility in the Mission District…
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Interfaith Council Urges Comprehensive Approach to Issues Facing Oakland
The Interfaith Council of Alameda County will hold a community meeting at on July 11 at Williams Chapel Baptist Church…
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California Needs Big, Bold Affordable Housing Investments Now
The following letter to California’s elected leadership was jointly authored last month by Fred Blackwell, CEO of the San Francisco…
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State Controller Malia Cohen “Cautiously Optimistic” After Gov. Newsom Signs 2024-25 Budget
California State Controller Malia Cohen said she is “cautiously optimistic” after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 2-24-25 state budget on…
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An Oakland Homeless Shelter Is Showing How a Housing and Healthcare First Approach Can Work: Part 1
Hundreds of tents and abandoned vehicles now dot major streets and neighborhoods of the Bay Area. Unfortunately, this problem is…
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Audit: California Is Poorly Monitoring Homelessness Spending
California has failed to monitor state spending and evaluate the outcomes of homelessness programs, according to a report issued last…
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MAYOR BREED ANNOUNCES $53 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR SAN FRANCISCO’S HOMELESS PROGRAMS
San Francisco, CA - Mayor London N. Breed today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…
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Asm. Tina McKinnor Elected Chair of L.A. Delegation to Legislature
On Jan. 24, the members of the Los Angeles County Delegation (LACD) to the California Legislature elected Assemblymember Tina McKinnor…
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Oakland Conducts Its Biennial ‘Point in Time’ Homelessness Count
Oakland, along with other cities in Alameda County, conducted their biennial ‘Point In Time’ census count on Feb. 1 to…
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The Year Ahead: Assembly Speaker Rivas Discusses Priorities, Problems
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas shared his legislative priorities and vision for the future of California during a luncheon hosted by…
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Mayor Sheng Thao Takes Turn at Round Table to Discuss Community Concerns
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao met with a group of concerned Bay Area residents at Manny’s, a civic event space in…
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Report: Black Homeownership in Calif. for 25-35-Year-Olds Has Fallen by More than 50%
A report released last week by the California Community Builders Association (CBCA) presented a grim picture of home ownership for…
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Striving for Quality and Affordable Health for Everyone: Six Questions for The California Endowment
The California Endowment’s (TCE) mission is to expand access to affordable, high-quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and…
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