Child welfare cases are at a 14-year high months after Los Angeles County’s Dependency Court reopened in June. Families and attorneys are struggling in virtual courtrooms.
Housing and Homeslessness
Community mourns a leader as annual homeless memorial nears.
A new pair of housing bills would extend tenant eviction protections through the end of March and introduce a new path to create additional housing in under-utilized, big-box developments.
A lack of coordination leaves many transition-age youth homeless, hungry, and alone.
“If we really cared, we would be getting the housing,” said Dr. Margot Kushel, a professor at UCSF. “Everything else follows.”
Marie is just one of the more than 1,100 homeless people over two decades who have succumbed to illness and accidents, suicide and violence in Santa Clara County, according to data provided by the county’s medical examiner.
Hard-earned tips on how to stay nimble when current events supplant your grand reporting plans.
The program sheltered thousands during the pandemic, but money — and time — is running out. Only 5% of clients have found a permanent home.
Renters are left out in the cold when their new landlord raises the rent by hundreds of dollars or requires all renters move out before they take over the building.
This series started with Jessica. We find out what happened to her.