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Sweeps of Salinas homeless encampments underway.
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Sweeps of Salinas homeless encampments underway.

  • Ana Ceballos
  • Mar 24, 2016

Early in the morning Thursday, March 24, work crews came to Salinas’ Chinatown to do what many homeless people living in the area feared for m…

Homeless group's battle against Salinas ordinance continues.
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Homeless group's battle against Salinas ordinance continues.

  • Ana Ceballos
  • Mar 2, 2016

When a controversial ordinance cracking down on homeless encampments in Salinas’ Chinatown took effect last year, a group of homeless people s…

Monterey to readdress safe parking for homeless women.
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Monterey to readdress safe parking for homeless women.

  • Nick Rahaim
  • Feb 2, 2016

After rejecting safe parking for homeless women at the Monterey United Methodist Church two weeks ago, the Monterey City Council is expected t…

Monterey Mayor Roberson blocks homeless shelter and safe parking.
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Monterey Mayor Roberson blocks homeless shelter and safe parking.

  • Nick Rahaim
  • Updated Jan 20, 2016

In a meeting that went on until 1am today, the Monterey City Council struck down staff proposals to allow churches to shelter up to 25 homeles…

Youth warming shelter now open in downtown Monterey.
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Youth warming shelter now open in downtown Monterey.

  • Nick Rahaim
  • Jan 8, 2016

After less than two weeks of planning, Community Human Services (CHS) will now open a temporary warming shelter for homeless youth and runaway…

Homeless men who died in Monterey identified.
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Homeless men who died in Monterey identified.

  • Ana Ceballos
  • Dec 29, 2015

Authorities have identified the two homeless men who died near downtown Monterey two weeks ago as Trevor Hanson, 38, and Jonathan Richards, 56…

Gathering for Women helps homeless women across county.
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Gathering for Women helps homeless women across county.

  • Nick Rahaim
  • Nov 19, 2015

Every Tuesday more than 100 women from all walks of life come together for food and conversation. Of the attendees, roughly 25 are volunteers …

Laguna Grande Park finally gets the attention it deserves.
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Laguna Grande Park finally gets the attention it deserves.

  • David Schmalz
  • Nov 19, 2015

The agencies that manage Laguna Grande Park, long a hub for homeless camps and illegal activity, are finally starting to change their strategy…

Homeless census offers insight into growing numbers, changing culture, on Peninsula streets.
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Homeless census offers insight into growing numbers, changing culture, on Peninsula streets.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Feb 5, 2015

It’s early, well before sunrise on Jan. 28, but Tom and Sandra are eager to cover lots of territory, and fast. They’re volunteer guides for th…

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