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Half Empty or Half Full?
New survey shows drop in South Coast homeless population. Read story.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Final Homeless Count Numbers Released
Although there were more people beating the bushes three weeks ago during a countywide homeless count than during a similar effort two years ago, slightly fewer homeless individuals were found. Read story.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Counting the Least Among Us
For the second time, the nonprofit Common Ground Santa Barbara orchestrates its ambitious undertaking — counting the homeless. Read story.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Volunteers Sought for Homeless Count
500 people needed for official tally and health risk assessments. Read story.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Carrot and Stick for Street People
Police pick up too many transients for the justice system to handle. Read story.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Homeless Support Groups Uniting
They hope to streamline services and save money. Read story.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Trinity Spills Over Capacity
Episcopal church closes grounds to homeless at night. Read story.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Longtime Homeless Advocate Retires
Ken Williams abruptly leaves his post. Read story.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Homeless Coalition of ’80s Reforming
The famous coalition of the late 80s got city to modify its ban on sleeping in public. Read story.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Homeless Death Debrief
County hears report on the 79 people who died in 2009 and 2010. Read story.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
New Homeless Organization Nearly Formed
Some activists say the new structure lacks homeless representatives. Read story.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Casa Esperanza's Winter Shelter Opens
Women's dorm jam-packed by the end of the day. Read story.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Nursing Homes a No Go for the Homeless
A need to have a primary care physician oversee their care is an obstacle. Read story.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Nightmare Weekend
Homeless woman slips through service cracks. Read story.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Shea Finds, Then Loses, a Bed to Recuperate
Fifth story in series on medical discharges of S.B.'s homeless. Read story.
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