Homelessness in the Coachella Valley
Project story highlights:
Impact of 3 Palm Springs homeless shelters closing as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on
As cities focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, homeless services are forgotten
Advocates want targeted COVID-19 testing for the homeless in the Coachella Valley
Patchwork of services make it hard for Palm Springs homeless to make it through a single day
Riverside County forgives warrants, court fines to help homeless
Success in rapid rehousing program depends on what organization people get matched with
Friends of homeless man shot by police say he struggled with mental illness
Medi-Cal makes it hard for homeless individuals to access health care
This California man has been on the housing list for 9 months
This couple was homeless for 7 years. Now, they’re adjusting to life in an apartment
The full 2019 homelessness coverage can be found at homeless.desertsun.com
COVID-19 data reporting
May 4: California isn’t ready to safely reopen. Coronavirus testing levels are inadequate, analysis shows
May 19: California playing catch up on contact tracing as counties reopen
June 12: California counties are reopening. Two-thirds now have a higher rate of COVID-19 cases
July 5: California pushed to reopen. COVID-19 surged. The state was slow to act. What’s next?
Aug. 4: COVID-19 cases spike in California after holidays. Spread linked to family gatherings.
Aug. 17: COVID-19 testing ‘irrelevant’ as 94% of California counties report results take more than 2 days