California is spending $750M on homelessness. Is it working?

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California’s program to do away with homeless encampments has had mixed results but local leaders say ongoing funding is needed.

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Jonah Owen Lamb

Crime and homelessness are linked in the minds of San Franciscans

Most respondents say they feel less safe despite only a slight rise in crime—and they blame homelessness while supporting tougher measures to address the issue.

California homelessness count: Inside the statewide effort

California is counting its homeless population. Here’s how the state gets the numbers that impact program funding to stump speeches.

News Reporter

David Sjostedt

Is ‘drug tourism’ driving homelessness — or is it an easy scapegoat?

Unhoused people from out of town are often blamed for San Francisco’s ills. But is this group really driving the crisis?

Senior Politics Editor

Annie Gaus

Flush with funding, homelessness department shows persistent underspending

About $28 million in funds for service contracts went unspent in fiscal 2021, according to city budget analyst. 

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California is spending $750M on homelessness. Is it working?

Crime and homelessness are linked in the minds of San Franciscans

California homelessness count: Inside the statewide effort

Is ‘drug tourism’ driving homelessness — or is it an easy scapegoat?

Flush with funding, homelessness department shows persistent underspending