Category: california homeless issue

California’s Homeless Crisis Getting Worse after State Spends Billions in an Attempt to Improve Conditions

California’s homeless crisis is getting worse as the state has spent $17.5 billion in an attempt to decrease the state’s homeless population over the past four years, as the state’s homeless population has grown. Federal data from 2018 to 2022 shows the increase of  Americans living outside on the streets in California, which has one of…


Almost a Third of America’s Homeless Population Lives in California, Study Finds

California has the largest number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States, accounting for nearly a third of the country’s homeless population, according to a recent study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). “More than 171,000 people experience homelessness daily in California, two times more than the next highest state,” the…


California’s Homelessness Crisis: The Illusion of Government Spending

Commentary Just about everywhere you go, you’re being encouraged to give money to an organization that needs it to operate and benefit people who are less fortunate than yourself. Our concept of helping is relinquishing our hard-earned money as a sacrifice for a greater good, which is a sacrifice we often gladly participate in. However,…


‘Not a Safe Place Anymore:’ Actor Scott Baio Leaving California

Actor Scott Baio is leaving California, after feeling unsafe due to the state’s insurmountable homeless crisis, the star announced on Wednesday. The 62-year-old has lived in Los Angeles for 45 years, but says it’s now time to “exit stage right’ from California” adding it’s “not a safe place anymore.” “After 45 years, I’m making my way to…


Newsom Plans to Cut California’s Homeless Crisis With Tiny Homes

California’s homeless crisis is on the rise as the state grapples with solutions to help the homeless community. The Golden State will continue building tiny homes in four of its largest cities and reward cities committed to cutting homelessness with a piece of a $1 billion prize, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. Newsom stopped in…


Newsom Plans to Cut California’s Homeless Crisis by 15 Percent

California’s homeless crisis is on the rise as the state grapples with solutions to help the homeless community. The Golden State will continue building tiny homes in four of its largest cities and reward cities committed to cutting homelessness with a piece of a $1 billion prize, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. Newsom stopped in…


LA Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council voted Aug. 2 to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers, following an hour-long disruption by opponents who interrupted the meeting with chants and shouts in the council chamber. But due to a technicality, the council will have to vote on the matter again next…


How California Emboldens Criminal Elements Within the Homeless | Robert Pequeno

The homeless population continues to rise despite all the money and effort we are putting into the issue. You may wonder, what could be the cause? My guest is Robert Pequeno, mayor of Lake Forest. He gives us his insider perspective on homelessness from his firsthand experience as a homeless officer. He also discusses how current…


Why Homeless Encampments Are Growing out of Control in California | Bruce Silverstein

It all started with a court decision in 2018, Martin Vs. Boise, which boils down to a simple question: whether the homeless encampment is legal or not. My guest today is Bruce Silverstein, Mayor Pro Tem with the City of Malibu, who has practiced as an attorney in various federal courts, including the United States…