Housing & Homelessness

An annual count by the Department of Veterans Affairs shows veteran homelessness declined by an overall 55.6 percent since 2010, with 32,000 still homeless.

The auditors reported that the state had not collected sufficient information for them to audit all the programs.

Deputies’ initial sweep in an unincorporated area results ‘in the removal of over 5,000 pounds of garbage and debris.’

The new tower will stand in the city’s South of Market neighborhood.

Millions of Golden State residents made their voices heard in weighing 10 ballot measures.

In a long-expected move, California has sued the City of Norwalk over a ban on homeless shelters and other types of low-income housing.

The three-judge panel rejected the Southern California city’s claim that the state’s affordable housing mandates are unconstitutional.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the money will be handed out with ’strong accountability measures and reporting requirements.’

Strong receipts in September brought totals since April to about $7.3 billion more than expected.

The state had population gains last year because of more immigrants moving in from other countries, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data.

Neighbors say the tragedy highlights a much bigger problem.

Residents and some elected officials voiced opposition while noting that two other sexually violent predators have been placed in the area.

The grants are expected to help more than 3,300 people living in encampments and permanently house 1,500 people, the governor said.

The decision by the insurance commissioner stops insurers canceling or refusing to renew policies for 750,000 policyholders.