Marisa Kendall, CalMatters, Author at Long Beach Post

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Lawsuits challenge Trump administration’s radical homeless policy changes

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters December 4, 2025December 3, 2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Santa Clara County and San Francisco are suing the Trump administration over a huge shift in homelessness policy.

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What veto drama and a Texas trip tell us about a potential shift in California’s homelessness strategy

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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California braces for ‘devastating’ expected cuts to federal homeless housing funds

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

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Newsom vetoes bill for sober homeless housing

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters October 2, 2025October 3, 2025

Newsom promised real progress on mental health with CARE Court. Here’s what the numbers show

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters, Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters and Erica Yee, CalMatters September 3, 2025

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Gov. Newsom launches new task force to clear California homeless encampments

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Trump’s crackdown on homelessness: What does it mean for California?

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters July 26, 2025July 26, 2025

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Homelessness is top of mind for many Californians. Why does the proposed budget eliminate funding for it?

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Federal health care dollars are helping to house homeless Californians. Trump could stop that

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

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Busing people out of homelessness: How California’s relocation programs really work

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters December 1, 2024