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LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
15 hours ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago

Ken Houston's homeless camp policy passes, after months of debate

The policy will give city staff and police more clarity on how to handle people living on the streets and in RVs, and keep public spaces accessible.
East Bay (California)
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 hours ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
fromJezebel
6 hours ago

ICE Is Ignoring Woman's Life-Threatening Ovarian Cyst-and Her Condition Is Getting Worse

For over a month, my office has been going back and forth with ICE officials about Andrea's condition. We have been ignored, put off, and frankly, lied to about the treatment she has received while in detention.
US politics
#housing
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours ago

Consumer Policy Center report questions Compass dominance in five metros

Compass dominates unit sales in major cities, significantly outpacing competitors, with a strong emphasis on private listings and double-ending transactions.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 hours ago

Ethics Commission Fines Homelessness Influencer Over State Violations - Portland Mercury

Kevin Dahlgren violated state ethics law while working in homeless services, resulting in a $3,000 penalty for personal gain from client purchases.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 hours ago

Asylum hotels spiralled out of control', minister admits as more closures announced

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while providing accessible journalism without paywalls.
#immigration
Public health
fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

The Kids in ICE Detention Facing Medical Neglect

Amalia, a toddler detained at Dilley, suffered severe medical neglect, highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of immigrant children.
SF parents
fromMission Local
16 hours ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in

A federal judge ruled against coercive advisals to unaccompanied immigrant children regarding detention and deportation options.
Public health
fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

The Kids in ICE Detention Facing Medical Neglect

Amalia, a toddler detained at Dilley, suffered severe medical neglect, highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of immigrant children.
SF parents
fromMission Local
16 hours ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in

A federal judge ruled against coercive advisals to unaccompanied immigrant children regarding detention and deportation options.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
11 hours ago

Brooklyn homecare indictment exposes web of corruption that could bring down city Dem politicians

A Brooklyn nonprofit faces federal indictment for alleged corruption involving $200 million in public contracts and fraudulent activities.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
10 hours ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago
LGBT

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago
LGBT

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
11 hours ago

West Hollywood is protecting modern families. The rest of California should be next

California laws need to reflect diverse family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family model.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

Why High-Functioning Adults Often Feel Anxious

High-functioning individuals often experience anxiety despite external success and competence, struggling to relax and feel regulated.
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

Wu administration doubles down on diversion programs for drug users ahead of summer

The warm weather initiative began on March 30, according to a memo the Wu administration's Coordinated Response Team sent to the City Council on Monday. The CRT is an interdepartmental group that works to eliminate outdoor substance use and connect people suffering from addiction with treatment and recovery options.
Boston
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
7 hours ago

White House says US has housing deficit of 10 million units

The estimated housing shortage in the U.S. ranges from 1.2 million to over 4 million units, depending on the criteria used.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
9 hours ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

I never expected to own a home. I wasn't born into generational wealth. I grew up poor. There was-and is-no big family inheritance coming my way. Not property. Not cash. Not stocks or bonds or whatever financial instrument one might trade or sell or leverage to join the landed class.
Canada news
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises

The proposed Department of Community Safety aims to redefine security and challenge police power through a socialist framework.
Non-profit organizations
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Councilmember directed $450K to Brooklyn nonprofit being investigated by feds

Farah Louis directed over $450,000 in city funds to BHRAGS Home Care Corp., linked to a federal corruption investigation.
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
California
fromKqed
14 hours ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back from the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and includes wage increases and expanded benefits.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
4 hours ago

Elevator outage leaves East Flatbush tenants climbing steps and crossing rooftops

A broken elevator in a six-story apartment building has severely impacted residents' daily lives, especially for the elderly.
fromCbsnews
17 hours ago

Fire in Crown Heights, Brooklyn kills 2, displaces multiple families

I open my door, and my hallway is filled with smoke. I realize my god, there's a fire. So I grabbed my keys and tried to run out. I met some firefighters in the hallway. They were knocking on the door to alert people to get out.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

The Home Office has confirmed that it is no longer housing asylum seekers in the Banbury House hotel in Oxfordshire, which had been the focus of protests. The Marine Court hotel in Bangor, County Down, was closed to asylum seekers after four years of hosting them, according to the local authority.
UK politics
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
#supportive-housing
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Public health

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Public health
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Dorsey proposes drug-free supportive housing to reduce overdose deaths, despite skepticism from advocates about potential eviction policies.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

San Francisco is set to lose over 450 shelter beds due to recent closures of multiple homeless shelters in the Tenderloin area.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

San Francisco is set to lose over 450 shelter beds due to recent closures of multiple homeless shelters in the Tenderloin area.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. County student homelessness has surged, study finds. Here's what the numbers show

Student homelessness in Los Angeles County increased by 28% from 2022-23 to 2023-24, driven by housing shortages and economic hardship.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
18 hours ago

Disabled Borrowers Sue Trump Admin. Over Denied Debt Relief

The Department of Education's failure to properly process discharge applications from vulnerable and sick borrowers is reprehensible. We are simply asking the Department to review their applications on the merits, as is their right.
NYC parents
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

San Pedro residents fight plans to put an addiction recovery center in their neighborhood

Residents support sobriety treatment but oppose a proposed recovery facility in San Pedro due to its proximity to schools and past negative experiences.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

At 100 days, Mamdani leans into 'pothole politics' and child care push

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes delivering on both big promises and everyday fixes to rebuild trust in city government.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
#los-angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago
Mission District

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
LA real estate
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Inside LA's $2.6B homeless housing splurge in luxe neighborhoods - costing taxpayers $1M a room

Los Angeles is spending billions on luxury housing for the homeless, costing taxpayers up to $1.5 million per unit.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
LA real estate
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Inside LA's $2.6B homeless housing splurge in luxe neighborhoods - costing taxpayers $1M a room

Los Angeles is spending billions on luxury housing for the homeless, costing taxpayers up to $1.5 million per unit.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker secures millions for veteran housing - San Jose Spotlight

I'm absolutely committed to our veterans and getting more funding for this center. I have such respect for those who wear the uniform.
Mission District
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: When Paperwork Keeps Families in Shelter

Bureaucratic delays in New York City's housing system prevent families from moving into available apartments, costing the city millions annually.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: When Paperwork Keeps Families in Shelter

Bureaucratic delays in New York City's housing system prevent families from moving into available apartments, costing the city millions annually.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Overlooked Crisis Facing Immigrants With Disabilites

Gregory Javier Laguna and his brother have been detained for almost five months after being wrongfully accused of attempted theft.
fromKqed
1 month ago

How Federal Homelessness Funding Changes Could Impact Those in Need | KQED

That 2025 NOFO that dropped in November was the precursor of what the future's gonna look like. I strongly believe that, for the majority of wild and crazy things in that NOFO, that is what's going to drop in July of 2026. If that happens, dozens of people in the region could fall back into homelessness.
Los Angeles
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

State report urges NYC to better track outcomes for rising homeless population

NYC's homelessness spending tripled to $368 million annually, yet street homelessness continues growing despite successful shelter placement of 97% of the homeless population.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Eviction notice

Ancient, slow civilizations composed of dark matter engineered cosmic expansion to politely force luminous life to leave their regions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: We gave a homeless man $200, and I didn't foresee how he'd spend it

We don't get to choose how other people make use of our gifts, especially strangers. Since you don't have a relationship with Ron beyond these very generous gifts, you're not in a position to safeguard him. He's not shared this part of his life with you, and you heard about the supposed scam from others, not from Ron himself.
Relationships
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

A Tech Bro Think Tank Is Trying to Roll Back Evidence-Based Homelessness Policy

The Cicero Institute, created by tech investor Joe Lonsdale, has spent the past few years promoting aggressive policies targeting encampments for the unhoused and pushing cities to move away from Housing First, the U.S.'s primary model for responding to chronic homelessness. Over the summer, HUD quietly adopted several of Cicero's key recommendations. And the result was widespread panic among the local agencies responsible for keeping people housed.
US politics
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Homeless New Yorkers Need Vouchers, Not SROs

Mayor Zohran Mamdani stalled implementation of CityFHEPS expansion, prolonging housing insecurity for low-income and unsheltered New Yorkers.
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