A Publication of the Coalition on Homelessness
by Cathleen Williams
Since December 31, 2025, ICE agents have killed three U.S. citizens: Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, and Keith Porter Jr. in Los Angeles.
On February 3, 2026, Renee Nicole Good’s two brothers, Luke and Brent Ganger, testified before Congress. “What a beautiful American we have lost,” Luke Granger said in his opening remarks. Reflecting on his sister’s being and essence,
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters
A California company is using AI to help diagnose homeless Californians. The technology promises better access to health care, but it also raises questions.
As AI expands into every facet of society, a California company is testing whether the technology can help improve the health of people living on the streets.
Akido Labs, a Los Angeles-based health care technology company that runs clinics and street medicine teams in California,
by Lupe Velez
Historically, the Super Bowl in the City of San Francisco has prompted city officials and local authorities to ramp up sweeps and the clearing of homeless encampments in the downtown area. Leading up to the 2016 Super Bowl—or Super Bowl 50 to sports fans—City officials stated there was no formal City policy to move people for the Super Bowl, which actually took place 45 miles away in Santa Clara and will be on this year’s gameday.
by Lupe Velez
Every two years, the City of San Francisco conducts a Point-in-Time Count (PIT) with which it attempts to capture the number of people experiencing street homelessness, as required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a condition for funding. San Francisco’s latest PIT Count was conducted in the early morning Thursday, January 29. Historically, advocates and government officials alike have criticized the PIT count for underreporting its figures.
by Armando Martinez, Flo Kelly, and Colleen McCarthy
Berryessa safe RV parking site in San Jose. Photo by Flo Kelly.
What happens when you are called to a ministry? You follow the way of love, compassion, and empathy without constraints of time and expense, finding peace and satisfaction in helping someone else get through the day—pure selflessness. On the other hand, a new job, no matter how committed you might be to the issue or sector,
