Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom touted a 9% decline in homelessness during his final state address based on dubious data that ...

Standing on an Oakland street flanked by legislative allies, California Gov. Gavin Newsom made a sweeping promise in 2021: California would eliminate family homelessness within five years. Backed by ...

The number of homeless students in California is up nearly 10%, according to the state's latest data release. However, some experts say this increase could be attributed to better identification ...

In Kern County, the first rule in counting homeless students is not saying “homeless.” Instead, school staff use phrases like “struggling with stable housing” or “families in transition.” The approach ...

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Tucked between the homes of an East Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a small yellow building. Inside, on a weekday in late November, young people — ranging in age from adolescence to early adulthood — ...