News Reporter

David Sjostedt

The city closed its waiting lists for homeless shelters during the pandemic, but now has quietly reopened them. 

59 units will be subsidized by the city and managed by Tenderloin Housing Clinic. 

Modeled after a San Diego ordinance, Senate Bill 1011 prohibits encampments within 500 feet of schools, open spaces and major transit stops.

Local author Christie Matheson hopes her book will inspire kids and adults to think ‘harder about the things we take for granted.’

Budget proposal documents indicate that cuts over the next two years will amount to $3.5 million and eliminate 18 positions from the team.