homelessness
January 9, 2024
Rise in Homelessness Challenges Southern California Businesses
Business owners in Riverside, California express concern over the homeless crisis and its impact on commerce.
December 4, 2023
Is Homelessness a Valid Excuse for Court Absenteeism? A Portland Judge Decides
The reason for a defendant’s failure to appear in court is often cited as lack of housing. But with many people successfully appearing virtually in court via Webex, the criminal justice system grapples with whether or not homelessness is a valid excuse for being absent.
November 29, 2023
The City of Riverside Delivers a Fiscal Year Reckoning
The City of Riverside hosts a meeting to offer a 2023 budget breakdown.
November 1, 2023
California Governor Newsom Signs Mental Health, Homelessness Bills
“We’re answering not just the ‘why’ today. We’re answering the ‘what’ and 'how,'" Newsom said. “We’re moving beyond identifying issues but to a paradigm shift to begin to process being accountable to solve them.”
October 27, 2023
This Advocate for Youth Homelessness Shines Light on ‘an Ugly Issue People Don’t Want to Acknowledge’
To put it bluntly, youth homelessness is a very ugly issue that people don’t want to acknowledge. So, it can be difficult to get people to step outside their bubble and see the reality in our community.