Ballot measure that would outlaw homeless encampments, force Sacramento to build shelters headed to voters

April 6, 2022 | Chris Nichols

Proponents of a similar, but more stringent ballot measure say they will withdraw their proposal now that the city council approved the compromise ordinance on Wednesday.

State Government

Can Newsom Build On Pandemic Lessons To End Homelessness?

May 12, 2021

With a budget surplus bonanza, Gov. Newsom calls for spending $12 billion more to end homelessness in California. One idea: expanding motel conversions, an emergency plan during the pandemic.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Homeless For The Holidays: Homeless Services Around The Region

December 17, 2019

Many cities around the country are grappling with how to help those who are homeless. People who live outside intersect with many city and county services. What’s that like at the holidays? We’ll hear from officials in Sacramento, Modesto and Reno.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Sacramento's Response To Court Decision On Boise Ticketing Homeless People

December 17, 2019

Boise, Idaho appealed the Ninth Circuit Court’s ruling that ticketing homeless people sleeping on the street is unconstitutional. But, the Supreme Court declined to hear the case. How is Sacramento responding?

Sacramento County To Pay Homeless People To Clean Debris From Camps Along American River Parkway

January 29, 2019 | Nick Miller

Workers will put in 24 hours a week for 10 weeks, earning $12 an hour and also acquiring certificates that could help them transition into construction jobs.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Quantifying The Crisis: Sacramento’s 2019 Point In Time Count And 100 Day Challenge To Tackle Homelessness

January 29, 2019 | Bert Johnson

Ben Avey of Sacramento Steps Forward previews the 2019 Point in Time Count, which tallies unsheltered Sacramentans. Grace Loescher updates on the 100 Day Challenge to Tackle Homelessness, which aims to provide housing solutions for 200 young people.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Sacramento's Hope Cooperative Launches New Program For Homeless Youth

December 7, 2018 | Cody Drabble

Next week, the Hope Cooperative is launching "Possibilities," a new program for transition-age, homeless youth in Sacramento.

Mayor Asks Sacramento Council Members To Identify Locations For Homeless Shelters In Their Districts

December 4, 2018

The city of Sacramento's homeless triage shelter will stay open through at least mid-July, and there's a possibility more shelters will open next year throughout the city.

Court: Cities Can't Prosecute People For Sleeping On Streets

September 5, 2018

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that cities can't prosecute people for sleeping on the streets if they have nowhere else to go.

California Dream

Thousands Of Californians Are Working While Homeless, And Many Don't Want Their Boss To Know

September 4, 2018

California doesn’t define homelessness as a protected class in the workplace.