Project Roomkey

California Gov. Gavin Newsom released his January budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year Tuesday.

People’s Park has been a point of controversy within the Berkeley community as campus seeks to build housing on the park, while activists work to preserve it. But currently, the park is “chaos,” according to Nicholas Alexander, a resource coordinator who helps run the kitchen in the park.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom lauded efforts to clear houseless encampments throughout the state in a press release Aug. 26.

A countywide point-in-time count conducted by EveryOne Home revealed a 5%decrease in houselessness in the city of Berkeley from 2019 to 2022, according to a May 16 press release from Mayor Jesse Arreguín. 

Now more than ever, Berkeley residents must recognize the role they all play in heightening risks for those who are most vulnerable.

Following considerable deliberation, California state legislators approved a $262.6 billion budget proposal Monday, compromising with Gov. Gavin Newsom on key topics such as economic stimulus, homelessness and higher education.

Following the release of California’s 2021-22 proposed budget in January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom submitted his May Revision, detailing changes to the proposed budget primarily in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pandemic has positioned youth experiencing homelessness to be at the greatest risk of being affected by COVID-19.

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released data indicating “impressive” increases in affordable housing production around the state in 2020.

On Tuesday, Alameda County extended Project Roomkey leases through the end of January 2021 for four hotels currently providing housing to members of the homeless community.