Safe Parking Lots

Old white motor home with brown stripe and open door parked on street in Los Angeles, California.

LA Approves New Safe Parking Pilot

The Los Angeles City Council approved $50,000 to fund a new safe parking site for people living in vehicles.

September 30, 2024 - The Los Angeles Post

Corner view of Spanish revival-style building with arched windows, red tile roof, and Long Beach City College title and logo on two sides.

California Colleges Debate Letting Students Sleep in Cars

Long Beach City College offers a Safe Parking Program to enrolled students who need a safe place to spend the night. Other schools are skeptical.

September 24, 2024 - CALmatters

Close-up of white sign with red text 'No RV parking' against green foliage.

San Francisco Could Ban Overnight RV Parking

Advocates say the proposal would further destabilize the lives of people forced to live in their vehicles.

September 18, 2024 - ABC 7 News

Aerial view of Palo Alto, California at sunrise.

Palo Alto Expands Church ‘Safe Parking’ Program

The city is considering adding commercial lots to the program, which provides safe parking and amenities for people living in cars.

December 6, 2023 - ABC 7 News

View of Tower Bridge over Sacramento River and downtown Sacramento, California at dusk.

Sacramento Approves ‘Safe Stay’ Parking for Unhoused Residents

Officials acknowledged the project is a short-term solution, but called it an interim step as the county adds more homeless services.

November 9, 2023 - Yahoo

California Houses

California's Housing Crisis—No End in Sight

This past year looked promising in terms of opportunities to tackle the state’s housing woes. But most measures failed and the problem is just growing.

September 20, 2019 - Rolling Stone

Homeless Cars

Ban on Living and Sleeping in Vehicles Approved in San Diego

A recently reinstated ordinance prohibits people from living out of their cars. The city says it wants to people to use "safe parking lots" where other services are available.

May 20, 2019 - CBS News 8 (San Diego)

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