Housing & Homelessness
The United States has experienced a 12% increase in homelessness as rents soar and pandemic aid lapses.
Dec. 15, 2023
Opinion
Gov. Newsom is spending billions on homeless housing and rental assistance. Let’s see if the homeless population of the state goes down.
Oct. 1, 2021
Two local elected officials have been calling for the governor to declare a state of emergency on homelessness. That’s not necessary. We already have what we need from the governor. The rest is up to local officials.
Oct. 4, 2019
California
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue of homelessness in Southern California. We share images reminiscent of the Great Depression.
March 8, 2021
Letters to the Editor
A research scientist points out the shortcomings in efforts to accurately count Latinx people experiencing homelessness.
June 6, 2022
An ordinance banning homeless people from being near a bridge shelter or freeway underpass is not going to eradicate homelessness.
Oct. 27, 2020
A reader calls for more attention to the specific plight of unhoused young people, especially those who have been abused or exploited.
July 27, 2023
Gov. Newsom has made record investments to ease homelessness. But ending the humanitarian crisis will require more money over a longer period of time.
Jan. 15, 2023
To the editor: The reality is not knowing how many of the homeless will welcome help from the city — with no strings attached.
Sept. 26, 2015
A new census of Orange County’s homeless population found nearly 7,000 people living in shelters or on the streets countywide — a significant uptick from the last such count in 2017 as the county has struggled to deal with the issue.
April 25, 2019