Why are so many seniors in Central California's San Louis Obispo County facing homelessness in 2024? The first in a three-part series.
Housing and Homeslessness
Frank Lanterman became the most consequential legislators of his time by leading the effort to transform how California cares for people with severe mental illness.
A reporter finds that San Francisco's data dashboards on homelessness obscured more than they revealed.
Outreach by the city’s premier team for helping people living on the streets has declined for years and could continue falling.
An encounter with a homeless man spurs a reporter to explore the links between PTSD and homelessness, highlighting the importance of trauma-informed reporting and community connections.
Chad Lamb overcame a decade of homelessness and PTSD with the help of TMHA's supportive housing and mental health services, highlighting the promise of the "housing first" approach to recovery.
PTSD and the trauma of homelessness can create a reinforcing cycle that makes seeking help more difficult.
Domestic violence is an overlooked driver of homelessness among women in California. A journalist recounts her experience interviewing survivors, who sought to share their stories in an effort to reclaim control and heal from trauma.
Estimates show the vast majority of rental housing units in the state lack legally required lead inspection certificates. Here's how one reporter investigated the story — and showed why those lapses matter.
In Memphis, Tennessee, a nonprofit is addressing the transgender homelessness problem one tiny home at a time.