The story begins with a man who once spent time in jail, lived on the streets, and struggled with drugs. He says that if it weren’t for others giving him a fresh start, he would still be in the same situation. After learning to take responsibility for his actions, he dedicated himself to helping oth
Baton Rouge is getting ready for another stretch of chilly nights, with temperatures predicted to dip into the upper 30s. To keep people safe from the cold, a local shelter will open its doors this Monday and Tuesday evenings. The St. Vincent de Paul shelter, found at 1623 Convention St, will provid
A former chief executive of a city‑funded nonprofit is facing nine felony charges after prosecutors say she stole more than $1. 2 million from a program meant to help San Francisco’s homeless residents. The allegations cover the years 2019‑2023 and include misappropriation of public funds, grand
Osceola County will open two night shelters on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 23‑24, even though the day temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s over the weekend. The county is preparing for a sharp drop in temperature after an incoming cold front, which will bring overnight lows into the mi
A new blizzard has swept through New York City, piling up nearly two feet of snow and dropping temperatures sharply. This storm follows a previous cold snap that claimed at least twenty lives on the streets, leaving many people without shelter or warmth. The city’s mayor has been very visible in his
The new blizzard that rolled in from the Atlantic slammed New England with record‑breaking snowfall, turning commuter rails into a maze of delays and forcing city officials to mobilize emergency shelters and power crews. In New York, the train stations that normally buzz with commuters became eerily
The Albuquerque Journal is shaking things up. They're ditching the old way of doing things behind closed doors. Now, they're bringing the conversation out into the open. On March 2, they're hosting a live town hall with Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. The focus? Crime, safety, homel
Louis, a man in his 60s, finds himself in a tough spot. He moved in with his sister, Gayle, hoping for support, but things took a turn for the worse. Gayle's alcoholism has made life at home unbearable. She's been aggressive, even asking Louis to leave. To make matters worse, Louis cut ties with his
A fresh contender has entered the race for Los Angeles mayor, shaking up a field that had seemed stable until now. The challenger, who has served on the city council since 2020, announced her campaign just before the deadline for the June primary. She is backed by a coalition of San Fernando V
Denver's mayor, Mike Johnston, recently shared his plans for the city's future. He wants to tackle several big issues. First, he aims to reduce crime, especially gun-related violence. Second, he wants to help more people find homes and get off the streets. Third, he plans to boost downtown Denver by
