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San Diego Homeless Encampment Ban Goes Into Effect Sunday

July 27, 2023 2:31 amJuly 27, 2023 2:32 am

The San Diego Police Department, city officials, homeless advocates, and others in San Diego have begun to prepare this week for the citywide homeless encampment ban, which will go into effect this Sunday. Years of growing concerns and incidents involving...

Gov. Newsom Announces Another $200 Million to move 7,300 Homeless Into Housing

June 15, 2023 8:08 amJune 15, 2023 8:08 am

Governor Gavin Newsom just announced Wednesday that he is awarding nearly $200 Million to move 7,300 people out of encampments and into housing. There have been numerous reports finding that “Housing First” is an abject failure on a colossal level....

‘Snake Oil’: Housing First Advocates Sneak Attack DAs & Sheriff’s Plan to End Homelessness

June 4, 2023 3:54 pmJune 5, 2023 12:43 pm

Last week the Globe ran a Special uncut op ed by three District Attorneys and the Sacramento Sheriff stating that they can end California’s homeless crisis in one year, and that way is to end the drug crisis. District Attorneys...

VMT Rears its Ugly Head Again as ‘Congestion Pricing’ in LA

May 30, 2023 2:04 pmMay 30, 2023 2:11 pm

So the Los Angeles Times ran a story today all about possible “congestion pricing” schemes coming soon to certain roads in the LA area soon. While the article lauds the social engineering aspect of the concept – even quoting one...

As Crisis Grows Worse Under Mayor Bass, LA City Council Extends Homeless Emergency Declaration

May 17, 2023 12:29 pmMay 17, 2023 12:29 pm

The Los Angeles City Council extended the city’s homeless emergency declaration on Tuesday, while also tightening the leash on Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe initiative by asking for more frequent reports on how the floundering program is going. Chief Administrative...

LA Mayor Bass’ $1.3 Billion Homeless Spending Budget Proposal Draws Criticism

April 26, 2023 2:30 amApril 26, 2023 2:31 am

LA Mayor Karen Bass’ $1.3 billion homeless department and fund budget for the coming year continued to draw criticism on Tuesday from many involved with homeless services, with many noting that the Mayor is focusing too much on her Inside...

The Failings of LA Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe Homeless Initiative

March 29, 2023 2:30 amMarch 29, 2023 2:31 am

For the last several months, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe Project, a “housing first” homelessness initiative that places many in hotels and motels, has been in operation in LA. While the Globe has reported that many, especially the...