Man who escaped homelessness shares story in new film on San Francisco housing crisis

Man who escaped homelessness shares story in new film on San Francisco housing crisis

By Loureen Ayyoub Click here for updates on this story     San Francisco (KPIX) — Carlos Rojas is learning to appreciate the simple things in life. After three years of living on the streets of San Francisco, he now sees basic shelter and safety as true luxuries. “I got shot and I wasn’t able to work no more,” Rojas explained. “So, financially I couldn’t afford to just move in anywhere, I didn’t have enough money saved up. So, I had to find what…

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie has a new plan to tackle the city's homeless crisis

Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an executive order aimed at consolidating services he thinks are not doing enough to help the city's unhoused crisis.

SF mayor unveils new ‘vision’ for tackling homelessness, addiction

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- On Monday, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled what his office is calling a "new vision" to tackle the city's homelessness and drug problem. The plan, which the mayor's office has dubbed "Breaking the Cycle," features a series of actions broken down by timeframe. The executive directive, which Lurie signed on Monday, is intended to outline a roadmap with immediate actions and longer-term reforms aimed at tackling SF…

A First Look at SF Mayor Lurie’s Yearlong Plan on Homelessness Response

The San Francisco mayor is set to sign an executive order to merge street crisis teams and consolidate bureaucracy, building on earlier promises to add 1,500 shelter beds.

Mayor Daniel Lurie Promises 'New Era of Accountability' In New Homelessness Plan

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie is signing a new executive order Monday and announcing an ambitious plan for tackling the combined crises of homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health, which includes holding nonprofits more accountable for outcomes.

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie announces new 'Breaking the Cycle' plan to address homelessness crisis

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is outlining his "Breaking the Cycle" vision to more effectively get people off the street and connected to services while preventing more people from becoming unhoused. Here's what it entails.