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Vielka Guarascio is a Management Analyst in the Housing and Homeless Division for the City of Manteca. Her career started at the City in January 2022, when she joined the City Attorney's office as a Legal Assistant. During this time, she actively participated in many of the City’s projects and homeless issues.

Seventh and Market streets in San Francisco, California, once a vibrant and bustling intersection, has transformed into a hub of crime and drug-related chaos. Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies, the city continues to grapple with a surge in fatal drug overdoses, with a shocking 20% of reported drug crimes occurring within a block of this troubled area.

San Francisco, a city known for its vibrant culture and scenic beauty in California, is embarking on a bold crackdown targeting hot dog vendors and the pressing homeless crisis.

As the chilly winds of winter approach, Kansas City is gearing up to support its unhoused population during the coldest months of the year. Recently, the Kansas City Council approved a $1.3 million plan to address homelessness and ensure that nobody is left out in the cold. Let's dive into the details of this initiative.

Berkeley police arrested a woman who was linked to an arson series over the weekend when they found her smashing vehicle windows downtown Monday, authorities report. Dawn Carraway, 33, has faced a raft of serious criminal charges in Berkeley over the years. She is unhoused and reportedly suffers from serious mental health issues, which have contributed to her run-ins with the law.

In a recent announcement, California Governor Gavin Newsom allocated nearly $200 million to move 7,300 individuals out of encampments and into stable housing. San Diego County will receive $17 million to serve 300 people from two encampments. This latest round of grants from the Encampment Resolution Fund will fund 23 projects in 22 communities across the state, providing individuals with the support they need to maintain stable housing.

A concerned reader recently brought to myBurbank's attention the presence of a homeless individual who had set up a makeshift shelter in the Metrolink parking lot in downtown Burbank. While the lot is presently not heavily utilized, city officials anticipate a surge in demand as more people return to offices post-pandemic. Upon contacting both the Burbank Police Department's traffic division and Metrolink, the reader received conflicting information regarding ownership and responsibility for the lot and the individual in question.

The Increasing Homeless Crisis is Crazy Out Here

Hey there! I recently came across some news about LA's Mayor Karen Bass and her plans to tackle the city's homeless crisis. She announced that she would recommend allocating a record $1.3 billion next year to help unhoused people find shelter and treatment programs.

Thank You America for our City Being Overrun by Homeless People

Thank You Republicans for the Scary Homeless Situation

Impending Doom on the Increasing Homeless Crisis

Homeless People Taking Over NYC Streets and Subway Stations

One of my biggest goals while writing for NewsBreak is to dispel myths about homelessness. I’m glad to use 35 years in the journalism business to better explain homelessness, which I experienced myself in 2019 followed by a year in jail and a year in the state mental institution.

The Homeless Situation in NYC Subway Stations

Homeless New Yorkers Don't Know Where to Sleep