City Council in L.A. hesitates on $5 million request for law firm regarding homelessness issue
LA City Council Allocates Additional Funds for Legal Representation in Homelessness Case On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council decided to allocate another $5 million to a law firm tasked with defending the city in a prolonged homeless-related legal situation. This decision has sparked some questions that will be sent to a committee for further […]
When Newsom Speaks About Crime and Homelessness in California, You Can Tell He’s Not Being Honest
California’s Political Theater: A Look at Newsom’s Claims California Governor Gavin Newsom seems to have mastered the art of political theater. With his polished appearance and smooth rhetoric, he often presents statistics that, at first glance, distract from what’s actually happening on the ground. When it comes to issues like crime and homelessness, it almost […]
Trump’s executive order on homelessness comes after Tennessee’s efforts to make being unhoused a crime.
David “DC” Carrie and his dog, Honey Dew, are getting ready to leave Nashville’s homeless camp following a law enforcement clearance in May 2025. Tennessee is particularly focused on ensuring that homeless individuals remain out of sight. There’s concern that recent executive orders from the Trump administration regarding street homelessness will bolster this approach further. […]
Michele Steeb: Governor Newsom’s Unfulfilled Commitment Regarding Homelessness
Governor Newsom’s Pledge to End Family Homelessness In 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom made a bold commitment while standing on a street in Oakland, flanked by supportive legislators: to eradicate family homelessness within five years. With a remarkable $75 billion budget surplus and a federal stimulus injection of $27 billion, his administration allocated $12 billion […]
Council returns ADOH homelessness grant
After the council voted unanimously on April 8, Sedona City Council’s proposed rental assistance program is off the table after returning an Arizona Housing Grant aimed at being redistributed to Verde Valley organizations to car camps planned for homeless workers at Sedona Cultural Park. The council had previously discussed city officials’ proposal to reassign the […]
A proven path to ending homelessness in Maricopa County | Columns
Homelessness can sometimes feel overwhelming and too complicated to solve. In Maricopa County, it’s a topic that touches almost every area. Conversations about homelessness, especially during election years, are often polarized. Some say homelessness is inevitable, others see it as a personal choice, while others see it as a necessary situation for some. But this […]
Feds launch task force to investigate California homelessness funds
Bill Essayri, a newly appointed US lawyer in Los Angeles and the surrounding area, announced Tuesday that he would establish a criminal task force to investigate potential fraud and corruption involving local homeless funds. The U.S. Lawyers’ Office in LA aimed specifically for Los Angeles County in a news release announcing the task force, citing […]
San Francisco gives mayor new powers to tackle drug use, homelessness
San Francisco – San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lully wins the early crusade against the city’s homelessness and fentanyl addiction twin crisis, and bypasses bureaucratic hurdles that have slowed the expansion of shelter capabilities and treatment programs. Signed off from a strong committee of people. The leeway to pursue private funds to help fund these initiatives. […]
Point In Time homelessness count takes place in Maricopa County
Annual Points in Time Homeless Count in Maricopa County On Tuesday, volunteers head to Maricopa County’s annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count. There’s more in Daniel Miller on the Fox 10. Phoenix – The 2025 annual point count took place on January 28th in Maricopa County. This count helps officials understand more about the homeless population, demographics, […]
MICHELE STEEB: Obama, Biden Pledged To Tackle Homelessness And Failed. Now, Trump Has A Chance To Turn Things Around
The homeless population in the United States is currently the best point so far- The tremendous 18.1 % increased overall, further shocking the family by 39 % -In the recent Housing City Development Bureau (HUD). However, the coverage of the homeless crisis in our country in our country is sparse, as in the same way […]