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TIMESOFSANDIEGO.COM

Father Joe Carroll, Legendary Priest Devoted to Helping San Diego Homeless, Dies at 80

Father Joe Carroll, the legendary San Diego priest who built a nationally known nonprofit organization to help the homeless, has died at the age of 80 after a battle with diabetes, the San Diego Union Tribune reported Sunday.
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I met Father Joe three years ago. There is no denying the love that absolutely radiated from his heart. What a beautiful man. What an inspiration. We must continue to bring our hearts and be love on the ground every day.

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SANJOSESPOTLIGHT.COM

Teachers can't afford to live in San Jose - San José Spotlight

Affordable housing remains elusive for young teachers in San Jose, leaving them with long commutes or forcing them to look for jobs elsewhere. The high cost of living in the Bay Area is challenging for new teachers and other employees, including cafeteria workers and groundskeepers, said San Jose Un...
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Oceanside

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UPDATE:
I just got off the phone with The city and they are going to work with us to put this family in their motel voucher program on Monday. We did get donations throughout last night through Sunny so theyMore are safe until Monday morning and then we will get them over to that motel where they’ll have 21 days and we will work together to figure out that next move. Of course we have to figure out what to do with these tickets and I do believe they did impound their motorhome this morning which is now absolutely inoperable and is their home. The mom went to a job interview this morning and the dad has a full-time job. The son is in summer school over at Oceanside high so this is wonderful that… More

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Today I delivered a bunch of care packages to my unhoused neighbors. It was great to know that I was not only able to help a lot of people who are homeless, but I was also able to help them care for theirMore animals with food, leashes ,and collars. It was also good to learn that many of them are about to move into temporary homes as they work toward finding permanent housing. Thank you to everyone who has been helping me help others! 💜 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2J83INJ6A5L44?ref_=wl_share

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Santa Cruz RV Parking ordinance
(LETTER TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION)
Hello Ryan,

I have received your message and understand this is the best way to request a further extensive conversation regarding the city of Santa Cruz and their proposed RV parking ban, as the president of the Santa Cruz chapter of the California Homeless Union I am requestingMore that at this time.

The union has many concerns that an ordinance like this unfairly targets people of low income, and would deny them equal access to areas of Santa Cruz and the beach.
Side note:(Can you provide a list of streets that the coastal commission has full control over, the city has no jurisdiction on) ?

For the past 3 years we have been… More

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MERCURYNEWS.COM

ACLU, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley sue Mountain View over “unconstitutional and inhumane” RV ban

The suit was filed in US District Court and claims that Mountain View is violating the constitution with its “inhumane” ban on oversized vehicles in 90% of the city’s streets
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VICE.COM

Apple Has a Growing Homeless Encampment on Its Property

Homeless people living in RVs, shacks, tents, and cars have coalesced on about 55 acres of undeveloped property in North San Jose owned by the iPhone-maker.
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Salinas
#StopTheSweeps
Dear Community stakeholders,

Please see the attached clean-up notice for Reclamation Ditch West Cleanup located South of Casentini on July 27and 28, 2021, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.
As is typically the City's policy, any and all personal property remaining at this location on the clean-up date set forth above may beMore removed without further notice. Storage containers will be provided before the removal of personal property for storage upon request. The stored property will be retained for ninety (90) days at the City Storage at South Sanborn Road Overpass. Abandoned property and refuse shall be removed and destroyed.

Any support with outreach before the clean-up is appreciated. Contact Tina La Perle, tinalp@ci.salinas.ca.us to let her know if any of you have the capacity.

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Santa Cruz
The Free Commander X action outside the Federal Court House in San Jose on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at noon. He risked his freedom to free me from the Orange County Jail so I am asking you to help us free Chris.

PAMELADREW.SUBSTACK.COM

Protest of Orlando Criminalizing Feeding Homeless ~ Food Not Bombs DDoS Charges for X

Here's another indictment from Florida.. If he developed torture programs instead of fighting to feed the homeless he could have made millions.
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The Free Commander X action outside the Federal Court House in San Jose on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at noon. He risked his freedom to free me from the Orange County Jail so I am asking you to help us free Chris.

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THENATION.COM

The Revival of the National Union of the Homeless

The experiences and organizing efforts of the homeless can teach us all about taking action together in this unprecedented time.
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