Assemblymember Addis helping address homelessness on Central Coast
California Assemblymember Dawn Addis is helping address homelessness on the Central Coast.…
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San Luis Obispo native woman battles both stage four cancer and homelessness
An unhoused senior is battling stage four cancer alone in San Luis Obispo. Her community, along with Prado Shelter in SLO, are rallying with her to…
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Hundreds of volunteers help out in 2024 Homeless Point-In-Time Count
The 2024 Homeless Point-In-Time Count took place Wednesday…
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Volunteers needed for 2024 Homeless Point-in-Time Count in Santa Barbara County
The Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC), in partnership with the County of Santa Barbara and The Santa Barbara Alliance for…
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ECHO to open 20 additional shelter beds in Paso Robles
El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) will expand its helping hand to the Paso Robles community by adding 20 emergency shelter beds at its Paso…
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Goleta continues to work on homeless solutions and hot spots
Homeless solutions in Goleta will be discussed at a community meeting via zoom. Many camps have been linked to fires along with health and safety…
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Buena Tierra Permanent Supportive Housing Opening Fall 2023
Construction on the Buena Tierra project to convert the former Goleta Super 8 motel into permanent supportive housing for the homeless is expected to…
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Two local organizations team up to break the cycle of poverty in Santa Barbara County
Two local organizations are forging a partnership that will forever impact the lives of the children…
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New Grover Beach temporary emergency housing facility for homeless close to opening
A long-planned temporary emergency housing facility for people battling homelessness is set to open within a few days in Grover…
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South County Warming Center opens temporary shelter in Arroyo Grande Monday
South County Warming Center to open its doors at Arroyo Grande Women’s Center for those seeking shelter from the rain Monday and Tuesday.…
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Tipline Investigation: Gina’s Journey, a homeless woman’s pursuit to reunite her family
Have you ever looked at someone who’s homeless and asked, How did they end up there? Was it something they did? Are they doing anything to change…
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Cabrillo receives more than $26 million from California housing accelerator grant
The Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation announced that it was awarded $26,246,464 on Thursday from the California Housing and Community…
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Police find deceased man in homeless camp near Los Osos Valley Road Highway 101 exit
A deceased man was found in a homeless camp near the Los Osos Valley Rd Highway 101 exit on Thursday morning, according to the San Luis Obispo Police…
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California advances 2 zoning bills to promote scarce housing
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have advanced two measures designed to cut through local zoning…
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Organizers prepare for County-wide homeless person count
Volunteers are still needed for the 2020 Point-In-Time Count, set for Jan.…
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United Way in need of 500 volunteers for point-in-time count
United Way in need of 500 volunteers for point-in-time…
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$100,000 grant offered to United Way to prevent homelessness in Ventura County
The Amgen Foundation offered a $100,000 challenge grant to United Way of Ventura County on Nov. 12 to help the organization generate housing for…
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Turkey Drive: Good Samaritan providing help to veterans facing homelessness
Good Samaritan’s Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program is helping provide housing for veterans facing…
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City of Goleta crafting homelessness plan as encampment fires continue
Firefighters were able to douse Monday night’s fire near the 101 Freeway in Goleta, but fires in and around homeless encampments remain a daily…
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Santa Barbara County holds first of three community forums to address homelessness
Santa Barbara County holds the first of three community forums this week to address ongoing issues with local housing and…
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