Long Beach saw 7% increase in homeless population before coronavirus pandemic
The annual count took place in January, before the COVID-19 outbreak paralyzed the economy and pushed many people into unemployment.
With pandemic heaped on crisis, homeless services are in triage mode
Already responding to a dire situation, homeless-services workers are now on high alert trying to avert an outbreak that could devastate the already vulnerable population they serve.
County to open 24-hour emergency shelter in San Pedro
Operator Harbor Interfaith-San Pedro will offer three meals a day and access to case management and mental health care.
California governor targets homeless crisis in budget, order
Newsom said the state will measure local governments’ success in moving people off the streets as a requirement for receiving more state assistance.
City will study affordable housing funding after council votes down ballot proposal
A 5-4 decision blocked a bond measure from possibly progressing toward the November ballot. Instead the city will look to other funding sources to address housing affordability in Long Beach.
Poll shows 65% of Long Beach voters would support affordable housing and homelessness bond measure in 2020
The money would go to efforts including permanent supportive housing, emergency shelters, job opportunities, affordable student housing and possibly converting blighted motels into housing for the homeless.
City prosecutor says Supreme Court’s decision not to review homeless camping ban creates confusion over local enforcement
Prosecutor Doug Haubert says the city will continue to enforce ordinances in places like the beaches and parks that prohibit overnight camping.
Survey: Californians support more homeless shelters
The poll from the Public Policy Institute of California found that 85 percent of respondents are concerned about the state’s homeless people.
Long Beach wants you to donate pocket change to help keep people off the streets
New “Change for Change” meters will collect funds that will go into the Mayor’s Fund to End Homelessness.
Bellflower joins Orange County homeless settlements; more cities may follow suit
The judge predicted more municipalities will likely join the settlements stemming from litigation that originated when Orange County officials tried to clear out a riverbed encampment.