San Francisco To Boost Spending Geared Toward Interrupting Cycle Of Homelessness
A good chunk of the money will go toward helping people stabilize their lives once they've found homes.
San Francisco Chronicle:
$29 Million Increase For San Francisco Homelessness Programs In Proposed Budget
Farrell is expected to announce Thursday that his spending plan for fiscal 2018-19 would add $29 million to the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s $250 million budget. More than half the new money — $15.2 million — would go toward opening four navigation centers, where homeless people have access to substance abuse counseling, mental health programs and job-search assistance — all programs designed to stabilize their lives and keep them under a roof. (Fracassa, 5/9)
In other news from across the state —
San Francisco Chronicle:
Tax For Teacher Salaries, Ban On Flavored Tobacco Highlight SF Ballot
On June 5, San Francisco voters will be asked to weigh in on a range of important policy matters, from creating a new tax to raising wages for teachers and banning flavored tobacco products. Here’s a look at the propositions San Francisco voters will consider on election day. (Fracassa, 5/9)
Los Angeles Times:
Newport Harbor High Principal Apologizes For Rat Problem, Adding ‘We’re Getting Our Arms Around It’
Newport Harbor High School Principal Sean Boulton apologized during a school board meeting Tuesday to students, teachers, classified employees and families for a rat problem that he said has grown and jeopardized campus health and safety. (Langhorne, 5/9)
The San Diego Union-Tribune:
Car Crashes At Poway Medical Building, Catches Fire
An 84-year-old woman crashed into a wall or gate outside a Poway medical building and caught fire Tuesday. Witnesses helped the woman out of her sedan and she was taken to a hospital for evaluation of possible minor injuries, a sheriff’s official said.People inside the Centre for Health Care, at Pomerado and Monte Vista roads, were evacuated as a precaution, authorities said. (Repard, 5/8)