Four candidates respond to questions about homelessness and mental health policy.
Tag: homelessness
Posted inPolitics & Government
A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California
Homelessness prevention shows promising results in California, as advocates push to spread it statewide and nationally.
Posted inHealth
Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of homeless Californians off coverage
A majority of California’s roughly 180,000 people experiencing homelessness have health insurance through Medi-Cal. Providers predict that many will lose insurance under President Donald Trump’s upcoming work mandates even if they qualify for exemptions.
Posted inPolitics & Government
California counties must jump through new hoops to get homelessness funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
Posted inCommunity
Free mobile shower service launches in WillitsÂ
The free service provides heated showers, toiletries and optional sack dinners at a downtown church twice a week.