City of Lemon Grove to close long-standing encampment Oct. 15 following state-funded housing initiative led by RTFH LEMON GROVE, CA (October 14, 2025)—-The City of Lemon Grove, in partnership with […]

ABOUT THIS SERIES: A large homeless encampment in Lemon Grove had been a sore spot in the city for years. Past efforts to clear it had been unsuccessful, and residents […]

SAN DIEGO (JUNE 4, 2025)—-About 200 people living in encampments in Oceanside and Carlsbad will move directly into housing this year as part of a new approach coordinated by The […]

by Gary Warth Clearing homeless encampments typically means a game of whack-a-mole, with people from one site displaced to another or, at best, agreeing to a shelter stay or a […]

Gary is Serving as Director of Government Relations, Policy and Communications  SAN DIEGO (May 22, 2025)—–Veteran journalist Gary Warth has joined the Regional Task Force on Homelessness as the Director […]

by Gary Warth While this year’s point-in-time count revealed positive signs on many fronts, homelessness among seniors 55 and older, however, saw little change. According to the Point-in-Time Count administered […]

by Gary Warth Among the most-encouraging results in addressing homelessness over the past decade has been the success made with veterans both locally and nationally. Results of the Point-in-Time Count […]

by Gary Warth Results from this year’s Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of homeless people in San Diego County show progress among several populations, with families and young adults showing some of […]

Unsheltered family homelessness, down 72%, and unsheltered veteran homelessness, down 25%, lead list of reductions. Several cities see significant decreases. SAN DIEGO (May 20, 2025)—-Significant reductions in family homelessness and […]

The CoC is now accepting applications for CoC Board seats for the 2025-2027 term. If you are interested in serving on the CoC Board, please submit a completed application by May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to cocsandiego@rtfhsd.org. Questions may […]