Homelessness in San Diego

At least two dozen tents, complete with a bed and blanket, were set up on the back lot inside the city’s Central Operations Yard ahead of the opening of a new safe sleeping site.

NBC 7’s Amber Frias reports from the city’s first safe sleeping site for the homeless.

NBC 7’s Dave Summers shares reaction to the ordinance on both sides.

Hundreds of speakers signed up to share their thoughts on the homeless camping ban before the city council, NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar reports.

The San Diego City Council will consider a proposal to ban homeless encampments in public spaces id shelter beds are available.

In a 5-4 vote Tuesday night, the San Diego City Council approved a controversial ordinance that prohibits homeless people from camping on the street and in other public places.

A unique coalition of organizations is teaming up to address San Diego’s homeless crisis, one slice of pizza at a time.

County and city officials Thursday visited and toured an 11-unit, 22-bed “Community Harm Reduction Safe Haven” scheduled to open early January.

The Regional Task Force on Homelessness has received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, the largest private gift in the organization’s history, it was announced Tuesday.

NBC 7’s Omari Fleming spoke with an early adoptive of predictive technology in Los Angeles County.

The new app seeks to help prevent those on the brink from becoming homeless, NBC 7’s Artie Ojeda reports.

Nathan Fletcher, Board of Supervisors chairman, has proposed developing a comprehensive integrated data system that allows county employees to evaluate if a person is at risk of becoming homeless and offer support to keep them housed.

The San Diego Police Department have banned tents during the day. And, advisories are in place for Imperial Beach and Silver Strand. Plus, San Diego county mass transit is free tomorrow.
Here’s your San Diego News Daily update for October 4, 2022.

San Diego county supervisors has declared homelessness a public health crisis. And, ‘Fat Leonard’ has claimed asylum in Venezuela. Plus, Larry Millette has been found mentally competent to stand trial.
Here’s your San Diego News Daily update for September 27, 2022.

One-year-old child killed by a suspected D.U.I. driver. And, a former teacher accused of sexual assault sentenced to 21 years in prison. Plus, there’s a proposal to declare homelessness a public health crisis.
Here’s your San Diego News Daily update for September 26, 2022.

A vigil will be held for the deaths of homeless San Diegans. And, new freeway signs celebrating the Convoy District go up. Plus, the Humane Society is launching low-cost veterinary care.
Here’s What’s Up in San Diego County for August 4, 2022.

SD County Mayors are starting the conversation to take a regional approach by combining resources, ideas and strategies, reports NBC 7’s Artie Ojeda.

Almost a week and a half after Oceanside firefighters doused a hillside encampment fire, a family made a gruesome discovery. They believe first responders overlooked the body of their 32-year-old transient relative that died in the fire.

A North County vet is making sure the pets of homeless people in East Village get the care they need.

With his medical bag in hand, veterinarian Kwane Stewart hits the streets of San Diego’s East Village every week. The North County vet offers free medical services to the pets of downtown’s homeless community.