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Estimated 423 people living along San Diego Riverbed, new data shows
An estimated 423 people are living along the San Diego Riverbed, according to data released Thursday, marking an increase over the last count in the spring.
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Estimated 423 people are living along the San Diego Riverbed
San Diego’s homeless crisis only continues to grow. Now, we have new numbers highlighting one local hotspot — the San Diego Riverbed. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer explains.
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How people experiencing homelessness in San Diego can vote in November
During an election where homelessness is top-of-mind, there is a push to make sure people with experience living on the streets or in shelters are not used as political props.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom approves $130.7 million for 18 cities to clear homeless encampments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved $130.7 million to clear homeless encampments across the state.
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Chula Vista's homeless encampment ban gets final approval
Chula Vista councilmembers on Tuesday night followed in the footsteps of other San Diego County cities, approving an encampment ban regardless of shelter space.
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San Diego City Council approves expansion of Balboa Park safe sleeping sites
The San Diego City Council passed a plan aimed at addressing the impending loss of more than 600 shelter beds by expanding the city’s safe sleeping sites near Balboa Park.
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Weekly dinners offer lifeline to homeless San Diegans
NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer tells us how an organization is trying to help those that are in desperate need.
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San Diego organization fighting homelessness and addiction awarded $250K
We See You San Diego’s work caught the attention of the Lucky Duck Foundation, a privately funded group that looks for immediate solutions to the homelessness crisis.
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Temporary homeless shelter locations discussed as San Diego is poised to lose beds soon
The San Diego City Council Tuesday heard the first proposals for temporary homeless shelters around the city to make up for hundreds of shelter beds scheduled to come offline in December and early next year.
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San Diego County cities update policy on homeless camping bans after SCOTUS ruling
Many cities across San Diego County are updating their homeless encampment policies after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling gave them permission to enforce camping restrictions in public spaces.
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Cities across San Diego County update policy on homeless encampment bans following SCOTUS ruling
Many cities across San Diego County are updating their homeless encampment policies after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling gave them permission to enforce camping restrictions in public spaces. NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada has the details.
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The race to represent San Diego City Council District 3
Councilmember Stephen Whitburn is running for re-election against political newcomer Coleen Cusack. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik reports.
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Stephen Whitburn, Coleen Cusack battle to represent San Diego City Council District 3
Homelessness is the focal point of the race to represent San Diego City Council District 3.
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This LA neighborhood remains free of homeless tents. The I-Team reveals why
For years, one residential section of Hollywood had been plagued by homeless encampments that brought trash, drugs and fires to the area. But now the area remains tent-free.
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Chula Vista, National City move forward on homeless encampment bans
Two South Bay cities voted Tuesday to move forward on homeless encampment bans — the latest in a move to criminalize homelessness following a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year.
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Proposal that would expand San Diego mayoral powers to declare homelessness emergency pulled
The San Diego City Council president said they will be bringing the item back before the council ‘as soon as possible’
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Proposal that would expand San Diego mayoral powers to declare homelessness emergency pulled
The exact limitations are kept somewhat vague, presumably to allow the mayor leeway to handle the situation as he sees fit, reports NBC 7’s Joey Safchik.
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City Council balks on vote to give mayor new authority during homelessness, housing
The San Diego City Council returned an agenda item to staff Monday which could have given the mayor new authority to act amid a homelessness and housing emergency to give city employees more time to understand the ramifications of such a move.
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Chemicals detected at proposed Middletown homeless shelter
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported pollutants were found in the warehouse of the controversial project.
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New mobile clinic brings health services to the streets in Costa Mesa
A new mobile health clinic launched in the streets of Costa Mesa this month, marking the second city where the clinic is providing on-demand health services to those experiencing homelessness in Orange County.