Homeless Archives

Audit: California risked millions in homelessness funds due to poor anti-fraud protections

August 7, 2024 10:18 AM Associated Press

CalMatters California put hundreds of millions of homelessness dollars at risk because of its “disorganized” and “chaotic” anti-fraud policies, according to a critical federal audit. The audit released Tuesday analyzed California’s Department of Housing and Community Development, which oversees the state’s homelessness programs. It gave the California agency its lowest possible ranking, finding that it

Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

July 25, 2024 10:22 AM CNN

By Ray Sanchez and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, buoyed by a recent US Supreme Court decision, issued an executive order Thursday calling on state officials to begin taking down homeless encampments. The move to begin dismantling thousands of encampments throughout California comes after the high court ruled last month in

Locals react to new Palm Springs ordinance regulating public sleeping and homeless encampments

July 10, 2024 1:45 PM Tatum Larsen

This week, Palm Springs city councilmembers voted to pass an ordinance that will establish a process for reducing sleeping and homeless encampments in public areas. Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte and Lisa Middleton voted in favor of the ordinance. Councilmember Christy Holstege voted to abstain while councilmember Grace Garner voted against. According

Homeless people can be ticketed for sleeping outside, Supreme Court rules

June 28, 2024 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of an Oregon city that ticketed homeless people for sleeping outside, rejecting arguments that such “anti-camping” ordinances violate the Constitution’s ban on “cruel and unusual” punishment. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion for the 6-3 conservative majority, with the

Officials tour Palm Springs Homeless Navigation Center ahead of phase 2 of project

June 12, 2024 9:31 PM Shay Lawson, KESQ News Team

The long-delayed Homeless Navigation Center in Palm Springs is now providing hygiene services, meals, and shelter with the goal to eventually move people into permanent housing. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson toured the project today with more on the progress being made. Get the News Channel 3 app here.

CA’s Big City Mayors coalition urge Newsom and legislature to avoid cuts to homelessness services

April 23, 2024 3:09 PM City News Service, KESQ News Team

A coalition of mayors from the state’s largest cities today visited Sacramento to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom and the legislature to make permanent funding homelessness services across California. The Big City Mayors coalition, chaired by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, requested Newsom and legislators avoid making cuts to the Homelessness Housing, Assistance and Prevention

News Channel 3 Exclusive: Inside the Homeless Navigation Center in Palm Springs

March 4, 2024 4:13 PM Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

It’s a major project the city of Palm Springs is calling a “game changer” for addressing the homeless crisis. City and county officials gave News Channel 3’s Peter Daut an exclusive tour of the new Palm Springs Navigation Center, ahead of its opening. While most of the Navigation Center remains under construction, the early-entry facility

4th District Homeless Symposium to be held Thursday in Indio

January 30, 2024 2:25 PM City News Service

The Riverside County Housing and Workforce Solutions Department will host a Fourth District Homeless Symposium on Thursday to facilitate a discussion on creating housing and addressing homelessness. The symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, 47470 Van Buren St., according to Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. It will

Official: Riverside County’s sheltered homeless count results expected in April

January 26, 2024 3:25 PM City News Service

Riverside County agencies completed a “sheltered only” homeless survey in lieu of a comprehensive count, and the results are due out in April, officials said today. The Board of Supervisors decided last May to shift to biennial Point-In-Time Surveys, which involve canvassing all possible locations where homeless people may be trying to live, outdoors and

Riverside County approves $7.5M for Palm Springs homeless navigation center

January 23, 2024 4:09 PM Jesus Reyes

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved an allocation of $7.5 million in funding to complete the Palm Springs Navigation Center campus. County officials said the facility will be integral to the region’s efforts to address homelessness. It is set to provide 80 interim housing units with full wrap-around services. The three‑building campus located at

Local shelters provide resources for homeless people during cold months

January 9, 2024 1:30 PM Tori King

The most recent Riverside County study shows its unsheltered population is growing. Right now, there are around 3,300 unhoused people, up 12% from last year. Only about 1,200 are currently living in shelters and the rest are on the streets. According to Martha’s Village and Kitchen, on any given night in the Coachella Valley, there are

Overnight shelter to open at Palm Springs Access Center from Dec. 15 to March 15

December 15, 2023 4:02 PM Jesus Reyes

Martha’s Village and Kitchen will operate an overnight Shelter for unhoused residents beginning Friday at the Palm Springs Access Center. The Palm Springs Access Center is located at 225 El Cielo Road, right across the street from the Palm Springs International Airport. City officials said the overnight shelter is part of efforts to assist unhoused

District attorney threatens to charge officials in California’s capital over homelessness response

August 8, 2023 3:36 PM Associated Press

By TRÂN NGUYỄN and JANIE HAR Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Tensions are rising in California’s capital city as the Sacramento district attorney threatened to file charges against city officials over their handling of the homelessness crisis, saying they are too lenient in their approach and are failing to enforce the rules. District Attorney

Local program is getting homeless people off Coachella Valley streets but hitting roadblocks to helping more

July 22, 2023 5:55 AM Jeff Stahl

A Coachella Valley effort to remove homeless people from the streets by offering them permanent housing is showing positive results but facing headwinds in its search for affordable homes to keep the program expanding. High housing costs are a part of California’s growing homeless population, and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments is now running into the same problem as so

Board approves $7.6M in federal funds to develop 8 new emergency shelter projects in Riverside County

July 11, 2023 8:47 PM Jesus Reyes

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved $7.6 million in federal funding to support emergency shelter projects in Riverside County. The funds come from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). County officials said the funds will support the development of eight new housing projects located across all five supervisorial districts. Two of those projects are

California has spent billions to fight homelessness. The problem has gotten worse

July 11, 2023 5:43 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 11 JUL 23 16:05 ET Updated: 11 JUL 23 18:49 ET By Nick Watt, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — California has spent a stunning $17.5 billion trying to combat homelessness over just four years. But, in the same time frame, from 2018 to 2022, the state’s homeless population actually grew. Half of all

News Channel 3 takes an in-depth look at the homeless navigation center in Palm Springs

June 12, 2023 7:17 PM Peter Daut

Nearly everyone agrees that homelessness remains one of the Coachella Valley’s top issues. So News Channel 3 wanted to know what’s happening right now with the new homeless navigation center planned to open in north Palm Springs. When completed, the center is expected to provide 80 beds for the homeless, in addition to a variety

Martha’s Village and Kitchen opens overnight cooling shelter for Palm Springs homeless community

June 1, 2023 11:53 AM Jake Ingrassia

As the warmer months arrive in the valley, Martha’s Village and Kitchen is opening its overnight shelter to provide much-needed resources for individuals without homes in Palm Springs. For those facing homelessness in the valley, it’s often the little things that can make a world of difference. A simple shower, some snacks, and a cool

Palm Springs considers 3-year, $1.2M contract with company to clean up homeless camps

May 23, 2023 4:04 PM Samantha Lomibao

The City of Palm Springs is considering a 3-year, $1.2M with an environmental construction company, OFRS, Inc., to help clean up homeless encampments. Palm Springs Police say homelessness is a growing problem in the city. With their continued efforts to combat homelessness through Operation Relentless Sun, police say they’ve identified 418 homeless individuals from February

Experts warn of the role that drug addiction is playing in local homelessness

May 9, 2023 8:20 PM KESQ News Team

The 2023 Riverside County Homeless Point-in-Time count was presented to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The county says drug addiction is playing a huge role specifically here in the Coachella Valley. As we reported, there was a 12 percent overall increase in the homeless from last year. The county says compared to other parts

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