February 25, 2025

An unhoused man who lives in Orange explains why he and many other Californians who lack a permanent home are so reluctant to stay in shelters.

Emergency shelters are supposed to be a safe haven, but records show they’re ineffective — and rife with abuse and scandal.

Shelters have become California’s go-to solution for homelessness. A CalMatters investigation finds the vast majority of residents stay homeless.

Navigating California’s homeless shelter system can be complicated. Here are agencies and organizations that can help.

El gobernador prometió despejar el camino para una mayor recarga de agua subterránea. ¿Ha funcionado? “Todavía estamos haciendo experimentos con pequeñas cantidades”, dice un experto.

The governor vowed to clear the way for more groundwater recharge. Has it worked? “We’re still tinkering around with small numbers,” one expert says.

En ciudades de California se están aplicando prohibiciones a los campamentos de personas sin hogar, pero los casos rara vez llegan a juicio. Algunos abogados quieren cambiar eso.

Lea esta historia en Español Wickey Twohands woke up early on the day he was scheduled to go on trial for sleeping outside. First, he dropped off all his possessions — a bedroll, blankets, clothes and some food — at a friend’s house for safekeeping. Then the 77-year-old caught a bus to the courthouse in […]

While Gov. Gavin Newsom often refers to California as a "nation-state" with global influence, his efforts to lobby for disaster aid are a reminder that the state is still dependent on Washington.