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State, Local Officials Take Actions to Tackle Homelessness Crisis

Aldon Thomas Stiles, California Black MediaNovember 10, 2022

California state and local officials are serious about tackling the state’s growing homelessness crisis head on as it continues to rise. Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation related to solving this issue. Over $15.3 billion has been budgeted in housing programs aimed at curtailing California’s homeless.

Economy News

Cali-Born Steelers Rookie Joins Gov. Newsom’s Efforts Against Homelessness and Hunger

Bo Tefu, California Black MediaJuly 1, 2021

Rookie Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, who was born in Martinez and attended high school in the East Bay town of Antioch, came home last week to join Gov. Newsom in Santa Clara as he announced his efforts to address the state’s ongoing homelessness crisis and a new COVID-19-related rental relief program.