This research explored the healthcare needs of homeless adults in San Diego, California, where more than 15,000 homeless individuals seek healthcare annually. Little is known about their perception of their own health needs and wants,...
Gay neighborhoods, like all neighborhoods, are in a state of continual change. The relevance of gay neighborhoods—originally formed to promote segregation of individuals who identify as sexual minorities—is lately challenged by advances in technology, experiences with pandemics, shifts in generational o...
In the wake of thedevastating January wildfiresin Altadena and Pacific Palisades, ADUs may have taken on a new importance as temporary housing for Los Angeles residents who are homeless. This shift in use would underscore the power of community support. Have you opened your ADU to...
An increased prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among low-SES populations, particularly those considered marginally housed or homeless, has been observed in numerous studies. This is in part attributed to findings that show low-income populations are at increased risk ...
Who are the leading organizations working to alleviate poverty in San Francisco, California? Poverty: Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials to maintain a minimum standard of living. Poverty means that the...
In California, water rights are owned by a collection of municipalities, homeowners and agricultural interests. Rights holders do not own the actual water; they own the right to use the water. The California State Water Resources Control Board clarifies that water rights are a "legal ...
Many Oakland residents say they are being pushed to the fringes of the Bay Area as they struggle to keep pace with housing costs. Federal officials said last month that an uptick in the country's homeless population was driven entirely by a 16% increase in California, where the median sales...
California Man arrested after violent rampage in Ventura County leaves two dead, two injured Aug. 30, 2024 Court records show that Troncoso was charged with three misdemeanor crimes including one count of recklessly causing fire to property of another, one count of possessi...
Epidemiology, Sexual Risk Behavior, and HIV Prevention Practices of Men who Have Sex with Men Using GRINDR in Los Angeles, California Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) are at alarming risk for HIV acquisition, demonstrating the highest rates of incident infection of any age-risk grou.....
SAN FRANCISCO - The family of a homeless man in San Francisco who died after someone set his sleeping bag on fire is speaking out in hopes of getting justice for him. The man's sister said she doesn't want anyone to experience the pain she and her family are struggling w...