Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new law forces one community to try something different
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 802, which mandates that Sacramento city and county implement a new, collaborative approach to addressing homelessness. The plan is being closely watched for its potential impact on state-wide policy.
The Legislature is forcing the city and county of Sacramento to try something unusual in their fight against homelessness, and both critics and supporters of the controversial plan say it could have broad implications for the rest of the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 802 on Sunday, which requires Sacramento, as well as...
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