Oakland Measure E fails: June vote impacts safety funding & services plans
Oakland voters rejected Measure E in the June 2 election—No 54.07%, Yes 45.93%. Here’s what it changes next for safety, homelessness, and anti-dumping.
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Oakland City Council adopts FY 2026-27 HUD plan for CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA
Oakland City Council held a public hearing and approved a FY 2026-27 HUD Annual Action Plan, accepting up to $14,674,799.07 for CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA.
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Seattle and King County announce KCRHA reset—what’s in the Aug. 1 plan
Seattle WA – On July 1, Seattle and King County announced a KCRHA “reset,” including a Contracts Transfer Plan due Aug. 1 and transition in Jan. 2027.
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Fort Wayne asks for questions on proposed homeless resource center
Fort Wayne residents have until 9 a.m. Thursday, July 9, to submit questions on the proposed Anchor Resource Center before answers are posted July 14.
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Judge pushes LAHSA, HUD to keep funding in place
A federal judge wants Los Angeles homelessness funding kept in place for now while LAHSA and HUD work toward a July 16 status-quo proposal and an Aug. 6 hearing.
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Virginia Beach nonprofit opens 38-unit housing for people exiting homelessness
Virginia Beach VA – Macon & Joan Brock House has opened with 38 supportive housing units for people exiting homelessness, with move-ins expected in mid-July.
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HHS announces more than $700 million in behavioral-health funding opportunities
United States National Reader Impact Fast Follow – HHS announced more than $700 million in behavioral-health grant opportunities tied to clinics, 988, addiction care, and homelessness.
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Fontana warehouse-to-shelter plan moves closer to opening
Fontana: A vacant warehouse at 11109 Jasmine St. is being converted to the West End Regional Navigation Center, with early-2027 referral-only access and 200 beds.
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San Jose adopts 2026-27 budget with cuts, reserve spending, and service tradeoffs
San Jose’s City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget for July 1 start, closing a reported $50.3M gap with reserve spending and Measure A revenue.
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San Francisco weighs lifting cap on rental subsidies as family homelessness rises
San Francisco CA – A June 17 committee vote advanced a plan to temporarily lift a 12% cap on rental subsidies, adding 800 slots and citing rising homeless families.
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San Bernardino County & City adopt FY 2026-27 budgets: $10.9B + $329.5M
San Bernardino County adopted a ~$10.9B FY 2026-27 budget and the City adopted a $329.5M plan—here’s what residents may notice first.
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Fontana navigation center gets $2M county budget line
Fontana CA – San Bernardino County’s new budget adds $2 million for the West End Regional Navigation Center on Jasmine Street, with key details still pending.
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Gig Harbor weighs regional homelessness framework as county adopts plan
Gig Harbor WA – City leaders are weighing a regional homelessness coordination model as Pierce County’s updated plan adds countywide context.
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Huntsville says new homeless team has housed 22 after Derrick Street reset
Huntsville officials say a new Homeless Services Team has already helped house 22 people, signaling a more coordinated response after the Derrick Street reset.
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Canton adopts 2026 Annual Action Plan, directing more than $1.8M to housing
Canton OH – City Council approved the 2026 Annual Action Plan June 1, steering more than $1.8 million toward housing, neighborhoods and homelessness prevention.
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Orlando opens comment period on $10M draft housing and homelessness plan
Orlando is taking comments on a $10,054,688 draft plan for housing, homelessness and utility help ahead of a July 6 hearing.
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Los Angeles adopts 2026-27 budget with 510 police hires, higher reserves
Los Angeles’ final FY 2026-27 budget keeps 510 LAPD hires, preserves Inside Safe, and expands reserves while funding street and sidewalk work.
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Phoenix budget adds housing money; June 17 tax hearing is next
Phoenix approved its next budget with housing, homelessness, heat-response and staffing money, but homeowners should watch the June 17 tax hearing.
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Phoenix approves park rules on medical care and food distribution
Phoenix City Council approved new park rules limiting non-emergency medical care and food distribution, with the changes taking effect June 5.
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Cincinnati budget proposal prioritizes roads, services, and homeless center
Cincinnati’s recommended 2026-27 budget leans into road repair, staffing, and a planned daytime homeless center as council begins review.
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Los Angeles budget proposal heads to Council with police hiring up
Mayor Karen Bass’s proposed $14.85 billion Los Angeles budget is now under Council review, with police hiring, homelessness funding and street services in focus.
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Fayetteville council to hear 2026-27 HUD spending plan on April 27
Fayetteville City Council is set to review the 2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan Monday, a key step for housing, homelessness and neighborhood spending.
