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‘It’s a Mess’: Homeless Services Nonprofits Say Oakland Routinely Fails to Pay Contracts
Homeless services providers say they’re struggling under the weight of massive debt as they wait on the city of Oakland to reimburse them for housing and feeding its most vulnerable residents. And it’s those residents who are hurt most.

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Housing Affordability

California Considers More Homeless Shelter Oversight After CalMatters Investigation

State lawmakers will debate a bill to require annual inspections, new complaint processes and harsher penalties for local governments that don’t file mandatory reports.

‘It’s a Mess’: Homeless Services Nonprofits Say Oakland Routinely Fails to Pay Contracts

Homeless services providers say they’re struggling under the weight of massive debt as they wait on the city of Oakland to reimburse them for housing and feeding its most vulnerable residents. And it’s those residents who are hurt most.
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‘There Is No Place For Us’ Shines Lights on a Homeless Population Often Ignored

Brian Goldstone's book is a gut-wrenching exploration of the realities for people living without stable housing.

Another Solano County City Wants to Annex Some of California Forever’s Land

Letters will be sent out to nearly 30 neighboring landowners — including California Forever — to gauge interest in the city’s aspirations for annexing additional land.

Immigration

Bay Area Japanese Americans Condemn Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act

Japanese Americans, including elderly survivors of World War II incarceration, are stepping forward to resist Trump’s immigration policies.

Students Call on California Colleges to Protect Campuses From Immigration Enforcement

After the Trump administration threw out policies dating back to 2011 limiting immigration arrests at 'sensitive locations,' California colleges and universities are providing resources to support students, but can’t stop immigration enforcement from entering public spaces. Some advocates say more must be done.

Legal Showdown Over Sanctuary Laws Tests Federal vs. State Power Again

The Trump administration is threatening to investigate and prosecute state and local officials who impede the enforcement of federal immigration laws. California cities and counties are in the crosshairs.

As Anxiety Mounts Over a Possible New Trump Travel Ban, Community Leaders Speak Out

California lawmakers and civil rights advocates are preparing for President Trump to impose a new “travel ban” based on foreign nationals’ countries of origin.

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Photo of vegetables in a grocery store.

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‘It’s a Mess’: Homeless Services Nonprofits Say Oakland Routinely Fails to Pay Contracts

Homeless services providers say they’re struggling under the weight of massive debt as they wait on the city of Oakland to reimburse them for housing and feeding its most vulnerable residents. And it’s those residents who are hurt most.

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