Homelessness

Former San Leandro City Manager Alleges Pressure from Council Members in Controversial Homelessness Emergency Case

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San Leandro, California — A lawsuit filed in Alameda County by former San Leandro City Manager Fran Robustelli has raised serious allegations against City Councilmember Victor Aguilar and local entrepreneur Bryan Azevedo. The suit accuses them of exerting pressure on Robustelli to declare a homelessness emergency, a move that could have inadvertently benefited Oakland businessmen David and Andy Duong, whose tiny home company is currently embroiled in a federal corruption investigation. The claims made in Robustelli’s lawsuit dive into the complexities of local governance and the dynamics between city officials and private interests. Robustelli asserts … Read more

Celebrating Design with a Heart: ArchitectureAu Awards Recognize Innovative Solutions for Homelessness and Indigenous Injustice

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Sydney, Australia – The ArchitectureAu Award for Social Impact has reached its third edition, highlighting projects that exemplify the concept of “good design, doing good.” This initiative seeks to curtail the ongoing challenge of measuring social impact while showcasing the powerful ways architecture can contribute to societal advancement. This year’s awards saw two joint winners addressing significant social issues: Habilis, designed by Collins and Turner, focuses on chronic homelessness, while the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, crafted by ARM Architecture, aims to confront historical injustices and current inequalities affecting Indigenous Australians. Both projects underscore a … Read more

Judge Demands Proof from Los Angeles on Rental Subsidies as City Faces Scrutiny Over Homelessness Compliance

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Los Angeles, CA — A federal judge has ordered the city of Los Angeles to provide evidence supporting the claim that it has issued over 2,600 rental subsidies aimed at helping the unhoused population. This directive arises from a legal dispute with the Los Angeles Alliance for Human Rights, a group advocating for improved homeless services in the city. U.S. District Judge David O. Carter issued the order following a lengthy hearing focused on the city’s compliance with its legal obligations under the 2020 Roadmap agreement, which mandates the creation of 6,000 new shelter beds … Read more

Tragic Spiral: Former Employee’s Mental Health Battle Leads to Homelessness, Unfits Him for Court Testimony

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A former employee, who deteriorated into homelessness due to declining mental health, was deemed unfit to testify at a trial, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The details emerged as part of a case that has been gathering attention due to the troubling sequence of events leading to the individual’s current state. The situation sheds light on the severe impacts that mental health crises can have on personal stability and underscores the challenges faced by the legal system in dealing with cases involving vulnerable individuals. As mental health issues grow more prominent in discussions about public health … Read more