/tags/housing Housing en-US Copyright Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:39:42 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-09/ballot-measure-could-throw-a-wrench-into-eurekas-low-income-housing-plan In Eureka, a plan to turn parking lots into affordable housing seemed like an idea everyone might agree on. Instead, it has led to a fierce debate about the city’s future and the most expensive ballot measure campaign in the county’s history. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:39:42 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-09/ballot-measure-could-throw-a-wrench-into-eurekas-low-income-housing-plan Justin Higginbottom /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-10-08/good-news-rescue-mission-breaks-ground-on-new-microshelter-in-redding The site near downtown will house 17 small buildings, ranging from 64 to 100 square feet, where homeless people can live. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:26:52 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-10-08/good-news-rescue-mission-breaks-ground-on-new-microshelter-in-redding Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-12/several-housing-bills-are-still-in-play-in-the-california-legislature Housing and homelessness are top of mind as California lawmakers wrap up their 2024 legislative session. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:19:36 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-12/several-housing-bills-are-still-in-play-in-the-california-legislature Megan Myscofski /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-06/ashland-city-council-reviews-master-plan-on-homelessness Exactly how the plan will be used has yet to be determined. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:53:17 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-06/ashland-city-council-reviews-master-plan-on-homelessness Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-04/ashland-city-council-to-review-long-awaited-homelessness-master-plan The city of Ashland has been waiting for months for its Homeless Services Master Plan. Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:21:45 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-04/ashland-city-council-to-review-long-awaited-homelessness-master-plan Jane Vaughan /law-and-justice/2024-04-22/u-s-supreme-court-debates-whether-grants-pass-laws-criminalize-homelessness On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Grants Pass v. Johnson, the Southern Oregon case that could have widespread implications for how cities can regulate homelessness. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:20:44 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-04-22/u-s-supreme-court-debates-whether-grants-pass-laws-criminalize-homelessness Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2024-04-13/5-things-to-know-about-the-grants-pass-homelessness-case-before-the-us-supreme-court The repercussions could have national implications for how cities can regulate homelessness. Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:04:38 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-13/5-things-to-know-about-the-grants-pass-homelessness-case-before-the-us-supreme-court Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-03-29/ashlands-emergency-homeless-shelter-closing-this-weekend The closure is happening because the city turned down over $2 million in state funding to keep it open. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:36:30 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-03-29/ashlands-emergency-homeless-shelter-closing-this-weekend Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-03-08/interview-project-records-stories-of-homeless-people-in-southern-oregon AllCare Health launched a project to document the experiences of homeless people across Southwestern Oregon. Julie Akins is the senior housing director for the health care organization and a former mayor of Ashland. JPR’s Jane Vaughan recently spoke with Akins about what she’s learned in our region. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:41:58 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-03-08/interview-project-records-stories-of-homeless-people-in-southern-oregon Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2024-01-11/shasta-county-votes-to-get-rid-of-impact-fees The decision could have major impacts on public services and growth in the county. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:50:06 GMT /politics-government/2024-01-11/shasta-county-votes-to-get-rid-of-impact-fees Jane Vaughan