California Living on the Streets
Is the subject of Homeless in California taboo?
If you mentioned to a local that you are Homelessness in California will that be taken with objection?
What steps are taken to protect Hobos living in California?
Homeless man files claim against city
Zach Green, a 67-year-old homeless man, has filed a claim against the city alleging two San Diego police officers abused their authority when they took him into custody. He claims police failed to return his cellphone and dentures when he was released from jail without charges. Ref. Source 5b.
L.A. Is seizing tiny homes from the homeless:
Escalating their battle to stamp out an unprecedented spread of street encampments, city officials have begun seizing tiny houses from homeless people living on freeway overpasses in South Los Angeles. Ref. Source 1g.
L.A. Agrees to pay nearly $950K in homeless cases
Los Angeles lawmakers agreed yesterday to pay nearly $950,000 in settlement payments and attorney fees in two cases involving homeless people and their advocates. The payouts add to a growing tab for the legal tug-of-war over homelessness Ref. Source 3v.
Portable bathroom brings relief to homeless
Sacramento on Monday parked its first portable restroom in the River District neighborhood that hosts the city’s largest homeless population. The unit, which is a 6-month pilot project, has three air conditioned stalls and is staffed by two attendants seven days a week. Ref. Source 5v.
What can be done about homelessness?
The San Francisco Chronicle led 70 other news organizations in a week-long project on the city's seemingly intractable problem of homelessness. The goal was to explore possible solutions. Here's what the Chron found. Ref. Source 4l.
No human being should have to be homeless in America. There is so much unused land and work opportunities. These people need to be taught how to farm or have a trade where they can develop self worth and make their own money and get their own food.
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