By Gary Warth May 27, 2026 Building affordable housing should be easier in Santee for years to come under a plan finalized by the City Council on May 27. Council […]

By Gary Warth May 27, 2026 The Encinitas City Council is opposing a state bill that would require small cities in California to include information about homeless services in their […]

By Gary Warth May 20, 2026 Oceanside is transitioning its homeless outreach approach away from law enforcement and toward contracted social workers, a move seen as more effective and cost-efficient. […]

By Gary Warth May 19, 2026 The County will provide $1.8 million to help fund a 35-unit home in Vista for youth transitioning out of foster care as part of […]

May 19 By Gary Warth Don’t ask Brother Batie his real first name. “Most people don’t know my government name, and I don’t share it too often,” he said. “I’m […]

By Gary Warth May 15, 2026 Advocates for affordable housing in the county and state gathered outside the County Administration Center on May 15 in a call for action to […]

By Gary Warth May 13 A new contract approved by the Encinitas City Council will allow the San Diego Rescue Mission to rent units for homeless clients in a more […]

By Gary Warth May 11 A slate of state and federal bills aimed at addressing homelessness, housing access and behavioral health is advancing through legislative committees, with several measures carrying […]

By Gary Warth May 5, 2026 ENCINITAS – Business representatives in Encinitas would like to see more homeless prevention, a better definition of housing and more after-hour services for people […]

Sheltered homelessness rises 12% as more people access services; overall homelessness down 1%. SAN DIEGO (MAY 1, 2026)—–Unsheltered homelessness across San Diego County declined by 11% this year, a significant […]