health How California is fighting meth with gift cards By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | July 24, 2023 An experimental new program targets methamphetamine addiction by rewarding patients for negative drug tests.
California L.A.’s new homeless solution clears camps but struggles to house people By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | July 14, 2023 The SoCal city is grappling with the state’s largest population of unhoused residents.
health Contentious nursing home chain owner gets new licenses just before state reforms take effect By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | June 30, 2023 California health officials say granting the licenses prevents the eviction of hundreds of residents from their homes and provides oversight provisions, including a two-year monitoring period.
Bay Area Is housing a human right? California voters could decide By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | June 13, 2023 What does a "right to housing" mean in a state that lacks the resources to give everyone a roof over their heads?
Bay Area California’s next housing crackdown could force cities to plan more homeless shelters By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 1, 2023 California cities of every size lack shelter beds for the state’s growing homeless population.
Bay Area California lawmakers want to know why billions in spending isn’t reducing homelessness By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 17, 2023 The state auditor will complete a detailed audit of spending on California homelessness programs.
Bay Area California cities are cracking down on homeless camps. Will the state get tougher, too? By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 13, 2023 Democratic voters in California cities are pushing mayors and city councils to clear homeless camps.