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Mamdani Resets NYC Encampment Sweeps, Prioritizing Outreach Over Removal
politics7 days ago

Mamdani Resets NYC Encampment Sweeps, Prioritizing Outreach Over Removal

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says encampment sweeps will resume with a redesigned approach: the Department of Homeless Services will lead rather than the police, daily outreach by homeless-services workers will precede any removal, and after seven days of outreach the city will again offer shelter before dismantling sites; the plan includes funds for about 60 additional outreach workers. The reversal from the prior administration drew both criticism from advocates and support from those who cite cold-weather deaths as a prompt for bolder action.

via The New York Times|
#encampments#homelessness#new-york-city
Street Psychiatrists Bring Mental Health Care Directly to Boston's Homeless
health16 days ago

Street Psychiatrists Bring Mental Health Care Directly to Boston's Homeless

In Boston, clinicians from Mass General Brigham and the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program bring mental health care outside clinics by meeting homeless patients where they sleep—on sidewalks and at transit hubs like South Station—often offering basics such as socks and building trust through street outreach as homelessness rises.

via The Boston Globe|
#boston#health#healthcare-access
Raman Enters LA Mayor’s Race, Upending Alliance with Bass
local-politics17 days ago

Raman Enters LA Mayor’s Race, Upending Alliance with Bass

LA’s mayoral race takes a dramatic turn as Councilmember Nithya Raman, long allied with Mayor Karen Bass, challenges her bid. Raman’s left-leaning, DSA-backed stance on housing, social services and labor injects a new dynamic, potentially forcing a runoff and reframing debates around governance and budget amid ongoing scrutiny of Bass’s handling of the Palisades fire and related issues.

via latimes.com|
#homelessness#karen-bass#la-politics
SF Shines Through Super Bowl Week Amid City Challenges
society18 days ago

SF Shines Through Super Bowl Week Amid City Challenges

During Super Bowl Week, visitors to San Francisco express admiration for its beauty and cleanliness while acknowledging ongoing issues with homelessness, drugs, and crime; locals and visitors alike say the city feels safe and lively, with events like Bad Bunny look-alikes in the Mission District and other festivities, suggesting SF remains a popular destination despite headlines.

via ABC7 San Francisco|
#crime#homelessness#san-francisco
England's refugee homelessness hits four-year high, BBC investigation shows
society20 days ago

England's refugee homelessness hits four-year high, BBC investigation shows

BBC data show the number of refugee households in England that are homeless or at risk rose from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25 — a five-fold increase likely linked to the 28-day move-on rule from asylum accommodation and delays in asylum decisions. Charities warn the true scale may be higher than official counts, with London and the North West most affected; dramatic rises are seen in areas like Hillingdon. Critics urge long-term policy reforms and more temporary housing to relieve stretched local services while the government says it is working toward quicker decisions and better-supported housing for refugees.

via BBC|
#asylum#england#homelessness
California governor debate zeroes in on rents, billionaires and homelessness
politics21 days ago

California governor debate zeroes in on rents, billionaires and homelessness

In San Francisco, six Democrats and one Republican clashed over Governor Newsom’s homelessness spending and the state’s high cost of living, with candidates proposing populist fixes such as taxing billionaires, rent control and zoning reforms; Tom Steyer led fundraising while the race remained wide open with many voters undecided.

via Los Angeles Times|
#billionaire-taxes#california#governor-race
San Jose Mayor Sets Sights on California Governor's Race
politics26 days ago

San Jose Mayor Sets Sights on California Governor's Race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced his bid for California governor, arguing he can tackle homelessness, housing affordability, and crime by applying his city-government experience to the state. He has already drawn a notable endorsement from Rep. Sam Liccardo and has built statewide visibility through TV appearances and a conservative-leaning advocacy group. The race features a crowded Democratic field including Eric Swalwell, Katie Porter, Betty Yee, Tony Thurmond, Xavier Becerra, Ian Calderon, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Tom Steyer; recent internal polling cited by the San José Spotlight shows no clear front-runner, with Porter leading around 14%, Swalwell at 11%, and Mahan around 5%, indicating a wide-open contest for the June primary.

via sanjosespotlight.com|
#california-governor#campaign-endorsements#homelessness
politics27 days ago

Silicon Valley Mayor Joins California Governor Race Amid Crowded Field

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat and frequent critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom, announced a late entry into California’s crowded gubernatorial race, arguing for pragmatic solutions to homelessness and drug addiction and accusing rivals of fixating on Trump rather than state issues. With strong Silicon Valley ties and a history of taking a tough stance on quality-of-life issues, Mahan enters a field that already includes prominent Democrats like Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell, Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra and Antonio Villaraigosa, and will need to quickly raise substantial funds to compete.

via Politico|
#california-governor-race#homelessness#housing-costs
Shirley Raines, TikTok philanthropist behind Beauty 2 The Streetz, dies at 58
us-news27 days ago

Shirley Raines, TikTok philanthropist behind Beauty 2 The Streetz, dies at 58

Shirley Raines, known as 'Ms Shirley' to her millions of TikTok followers and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at 58 after years of helping people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles and Nevada, distributing meals, hygiene items, haircuts, and dignity; she credited her work with personal loss and trauma and used her platform to amplify marginalized voices. She was celebrated as CNN's 2021 Hero of the Year and NAACP Image Award winner in 2025, and her organization and friends mourn her passing while vowing to continue her mission.

via The Guardian|
#beauty-2-the-streetz#homelessness#philanthropy
Shirley Raines, TikTok philanthropist behind Beauty 2 The Streetz, dies at 58
society27 days ago

Shirley Raines, TikTok philanthropist behind Beauty 2 The Streetz, dies at 58

Shirley Raines, known as 'Ms. Shirley' to her 5+ million TikTok followers, used Beauty 2 The Streetz to bring meals, haircuts, hygiene supplies and dignity to people experiencing homelessness on Skid Row and other California and Nevada communities; she died at 58, with her organization saying more details would be shared as they become available.

via NBC News|
#homelessness#nonprofit#philanthropy
Shirley Raines, Homelessness Advocate and Beauty 2 the Streetz Founder, Dies at 58
obituaries28 days ago

Shirley Raines, Homelessness Advocate and Beauty 2 the Streetz Founder, Dies at 58

Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz and a longtime advocate for people experiencing homelessness on Los Angeles’s Skid Row, died at age 58. Her death was reported by the Clark County, Nevada coroner with the cause pending; she had expanded her advocacy beyond L.A. to Nevada in recent years and had served as grand marshal of the 2022 Long Beach Pride parade.

via The Washington Post|
#activism#homelessness#los-angeles-california