Encinitas allocates Community Development Block Grant funds
ENCINITAS — The city has allocated federal grant funds to several local nonprofits to help address community development and housing needs for low-income and homeless...
Homeless
Escondido considers ad hoc committee on homelessness
ESCONDIDO — The city may soon have an ad hoc committee designed to address local homelessness with the City Council’s permission. After hearing an update...
Vista allows churches to offer mobile showers without permit
VISTA — Local organizations and churches in Vista now have explicit permission to offer mobile showers and laundry facilities to the local homeless population. Previously,...
Carlsbad approves $2M grant for homeless shelter expansion
CARLSBAD — The La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter in Carlsbad was approved for $2 million in “seed investment” as the facility prepares for a...
Vista approves contract for homeless Safe Parking Program
VISTA — The City Council approved a contract with Jewish Family Services for the city’s new Safe Parking Program during its Jan. 10 meeting. The...
Escondido not changing RV parking rules yet
ESCONDIDO — The City Council has postponed consideration of stricter RV parking regulations until more information is available regarding permits, city regulations and potential safe...
Jones drafts legislation prohibiting homeless encampments near ‘sensitive areas’
ESCONDIDO — A new draft bill from State Sen. Brian Jones (R-Santee) aims to prevent homeless encampments near schools, parks, libraries and daycare centers and...
Commentary: Homeless ‘solutions’ in Encinitas lack transparency
By Natalie Settoon Residents should be concerned that Mayor Catherine Blakespear, the Encinitas City Council and city staff appear to be working quietly on plans...
County supervisors OK ‘by-name’ list for homelessness efforts
REGION — County supervisors unanimously agreed today to move ahead with plans for a “By-Name-List,” which would include the name, history, health and housing needs...
Former El Norte residents face homelessness, housing insecurity
ESCONDIDO — Some of the former residents of an El Norte property face homelessness and housing insecurity after being evicted from the premises earlier this...
Elderly residents brace for worst if retirement plans fall short
CARLSBAD — A countless number of files are kept in order of events within drawers throughout her kitchen, dining and living room, leaving a paper...
Encinitas council grants three-year extension of Safe Parking Program
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday unanimously granted a three-year extension of the Safe Parking Program at the city’s Community and Senior Center....
In San Diego County, CARE Court proposal gets mixed reviews
REGION — While it’s gaining municipal support, foot soldiers on the streets say California’s latest attempt to reach and treat unsheltered people with severe mental...
