Tag: Social Issues
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Spring Valley Community Halts Homeless Sleeping Cabins Plan
Spring Valley Community Halts Plan for Homeless Sleeping Cabins The Spring Valley community, located outside of San Diego, has put a halt to a proposed plan to construct new sleeping cabins for the homeless, citing concerns and feedback from residents living near Jamacha Road, the intended site for the project. County Supervisor Nora Vargas made…
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Homelessness Trends in Long Beach and Orange County
Long Beach experiences a decline in homelessness, while Orange County sees a surge. LONG BEACH, Calif. – Recent data reveals a noteworthy shift in homelessness statistics between Long Beach and Orange County, California. Homelessness Declines in Long Beach Long Beach records its first decrease in homelessness since 2017. Newly released findings from the 2024 Homeless…
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Homelessness Trends: Long Beach vs. Orange County
Long Beach sees decrease in homelessness while Orange County experiences a surge. In a contrasting tale of two neighboring regions in California, Long Beach celebrates a decline in homelessness while Orange County grapples with a notable increase. Positive Trends in Long Beach Long Beach, California – For the first time in nearly a decade, Long…
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Long Beach Reports First Decrease in Homelessness Since 2017
Long Beach, California, has seen its first decline in homelessness since 2017, according to recent findings from the 2024 Homeless Point in Time Count. The city identified 3,376 individuals experiencing homelessness in January 2024, marking a slight decrease from the 3,447 reported in 2023. Mayor Rex Richardson expressed optimism about the decrease, stating, For the…
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El Paso Homeless Center Opposes Street Sleeping Ban
El Paso, Texas – As the U.S. Supreme Court ponders the legality of banning street sleeping in cities, the Opportunity Center for the Homeless in El Paso voices its stance on the matter. Advocating for Options John Martin, the deputy director of the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, expressed opposition to the idea of banning…
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Tucson Filmmaker Alan Williams Debuts Prequel at Arizona International Film Festival
TUCSON, Ariz. – Tucson-based filmmaker Alan Williams surprised audiences at the 32nd annual Arizona International Film Festival with the premiere of his latest work, 10 Ft Down, a prequel to his previous film 8,000 Ft Up. Williams revealed that the demand for a prequel came unexpectedly after an audience screening of his first film. At…
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San Diego County DA Spearheads Efforts to Tackle Homelessness Crisis
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan recently convened with Oceanside business owners to address the ongoing homeless crisis in the area. The meeting, held on Thursday, aimed to discuss the county’s strategies and initiatives to combat homelessness effectively. Launching a Cell Phone App for Shelter Bed Location One significant update from the meeting was…
