Two homeless men found dead in Grover Beach
In the span of three days, authorities found two homeless men dead in the city of Grover Beach. Read More …
Tag: Homelessness
SLO County sees spike in homelessness
San Luis Obispo County’s homeless population spiked by 32 percent between 2017 and 2019, according to a newly released county report. Read More …
Cal Poly student raises $32,000 for local homeless in video stream
A Cal Poly student leveraged her following on the video streaming platform Twitch to raise $32,000 for the Five Cities Homeless Coalition as part of a 21st birthday livestream on Friday. Read More …
Supervisors approve funding for Grover Beach homeless shelter, dispute lingers
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve funding for a controversial homeless services project in Grover Beach. Read More …
SLO County likely to fund Grover Beach and Paso Robles homeless shelters
Both the South and North County initiatives to construct homeless shelters are in line to receive grant funds needed for their respective projects following a decision Wednesday by the local Homeless Read More …
Chop shop allegedly uncovered at Oceano Dunes Nature Preserve
A new Oceano Dunes controversy has arisen that centers not around off-road vehicles, but bicycles, as well as trash, drugs and the homeless. Read More …
Grover Beach also planning homeless shelter project
In addition to a North County project, a South County effort to construct transitional housing financed largely by one-time grant money is likewise underway. Read More …
Homeless shelter may be built in Paso Robles
Local officials are planning to construct a shelter in Paso Robles designed to house and keep warm homeless people during the cold months of the year. Read More …
Man severely burned in propane fire at SLO homeless camp
A man suffered severe burns after a fire broke out at a San Luis Obispo homeless camp early Tuesday morning as a result of an individual trying to transfer propane from one bottle to another, according to the city fire department. Read More …
North County warming centers close after thieves snatch goods for homeless
Homeless services officials temporarily closed several North County warming centers this week after thieves broke into a shed and stole items being stored for the homeless. [KSBY] On Wednesday, the thieves Read More …