Encinitas council enhances city's homeless action plan with new initiatives

$4 million to help homeless residents in Redlands gets council approval

Ten Redlands-area organizations are getting money to help homeless residents with housing, mental health support and other services. The Redlands City Council unanimously approved $4.1 million in grant funds to help transition homeless residents in encampments to other solutions, including housing for up to 100 in temporary shelters and emergency beds, mental health services, substance-use treatment, employment assistance and specialized care fo…

Encinitas council enhances city's homeless action plan with new initiatives

ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- As each community grapples with how to best handle homelessness and provide resources, the Encinitas City Council held a special meeting Wednesday night. The goal was to take a look at the city’s Homeless Action Plan or "HAP" and update it as needed. "I respectfully request that you support the continued implementation of the homeless action plan," said Encinitas resident Bob Kent. Community members filled counc…

Council puts more 'teeth' into homeless encampment policy

The Porterville City Council approved revisions to the city's encampment policy that mayor Greg Meister has said adds “teeth” to the ordinance.