How California Homelessness Became A Crisis
Homelessness has gotten out of control in the Golden State. Will California be able to solve it?
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High Cost Of Los Angeles Homeless Camp Raises Eyebrows And Questions
Los Angeles has opened a sanctioned tent encampment to help provide services amid an ongoing homelessness crisis. Some are concerned about the high cost of providing a camping spot in a parking lot.
Texas Courts Open Eviction Floodgates: 'We Just Stepped Off A Cliff'
Judges in Texas are being told it's not their job to enforce a CDC order aimed at stopping evictions. Housing groups fear that a wave of unnecessary evictions will leave thousands homeless.
HUD: Growth Of Homelessness During 2020 Was 'Devastating,' Even Before The Pandemic
The annual homeless count by the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows an increase in people living outside. The 2020 numbers in the report do not reflect the impact of the pandemic.
Vaccinating Homeless Patients Against COVID-19: 'All Bets Are Off'
A community health center is now immunizing the local homeless population. But vaccination logistics, already complex, are compounded by the additional barriers in communication and transportation.
Renters Are Getting Evicted Despite CDC Order — 'I'm Scared'
Some landlords are evicting tenants despite an order from the CDC aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 by preventing evictions. That has led to calls to strengthen protections.
Biden To Extend Order Limiting Pandemic Evictions
On his first day in office, the president plans to sign an executive order extending the CDC's moratorium on evictions. Housing advocates say the CDC rule needs to be strengthened.
Have You Been Evicted During The Pandemic, Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home?
NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and couldn't pay rent to your landlord or needed a mortgage forbearance.
Homeless In Seattle Get Help From City Waste Pumper
The city has noticed a rise in illegal sewage spills as the number of people living out of RVs and other vehicles has increased dramatically.
COVID-19 Relief Bill Could Stave Off Historic Wave Of Evictions
A rental assistance program in the bill is key for helping millions of struggling renters at risk of losing their homes in the middle of winter as the pandemic rages on.