California’s next housing crackdown could force cities to plan more homeless shelters

In summary California cities of every size lack shelter beds for the state’s growing homeless population. A new bill would force local governments to do more, and punish ones that don’t plan housing for homeless Californians.

Muhammad, who declined to provide his last name, warms his hands at a fire next to his tent in Sacramento. Feb. 24, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

California’s next housing crackdown could force cities to plan more homeless shelters https://calmatters.org/housing/2023/05/california-homeless-housing-bill