Homeless

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

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

Riverside County’s homeless population increased 12% last year, with the number of unsheltered people accounting for the higher total — prompting a member of the Board of Supervisors today to say the county needs to “work harder” to find solutions. “The next step is thinking outside the box … digging deep and wide in finding

*Correction – A previous version of this article noted that District 4 had the highest total. This was incorrect; District 1 has the most* The 2023 Riverside County Homeless Point In Time Count has been released. The PIT is a federally mandated count of people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness on a single night across

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to align policies and practices with a set of priorities for reducing homelessness in Riverside County over the next five years. The Housing & Workforce Solutions Agency’s comprehensive Homeless Action Plan establishes goals aimed at moving people out of chronically homeless conditions and helping them transition to stable

Officials with the city of Palm Springs are considering constructing a temporary emergency facility to house the growing homeless population ahead of the construction on a permanent navigation center. It’s one of several solutions to help address homelessness that was discussed at Monday night’s Palm Springs City Council meeting. Martha’s Village & Kitchen CEO Sam

The Palm Spring City Council unanimously approved an additional $3 million in funding for the homeless navigation center, however, some concerns were raised over the project’s timeline. The homeless navigation center was originally approved last year with $20 million in state and federal funds and will be constructed, after much debate, in the northern part

Business owners affected by growing homeless encampments near the Palm Springs Walmart took matters into their own hands today. “We were noticed by the property management company here at the shopping center that includes Walmart, Starbucks, and several other locations,” said Lt. William Hutchinson with the Palm Springs Police Department. PSPD has been receiving complaints

The Palm Springs Police Department is putting more focus on curbing crime connected to people who are homeless. It’s all the first step of the agency’s plan “Operation Relentless Sun.” Officers set out on their information-sharing mission Wednesday morning, going from tent-to-tent. “We’re going to start enforcing those things,” one officer said. Starting first at a homeless encampment

Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills shared a new plan he’s calling to address homelessness in the city. Mills said it’ll be compassionate but persistent enforcement of the law for people who act inappropriately in the community. “Operation Relentless Sun” is a 3-part plan.  The first step is counting and understanding the depth of the homeless problem. The second

A homeless encampment set up on the sidewalk along Crossley Road between the PetSmart and Walmart in Palm Springs has been cleaned up. Palm Springs police Lieutenant Gustavo Araiza said they have been receiving complaints about over the last three weeks about people camping in tents in the area. Araiza said Walmart staff met with