Voice of San Diego Podcast
375 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsThis is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.
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Power Struggles
April 26, 2024 20:35 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIt wouldn’t be a presidential election year without a massive list of ballot measures. But a big one that would have stuck it to San Diego Gas & Electric's power supremacy was stalled — in large part because of a labor union. This week, we discuss a feud between SDG&E and public power proponents that played out in front of a San Diego City Council committee. Plus: The forgotten history of Midway. Students walk out of Logan Memorial. Our fight for public records. Join the fight for public ...
The Cannabis Equity Program Got Smoked
April 19, 2024 22:14 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThere was always a theory that if we were going to legalize cannabis, the people who used to get in trouble for selling it should get a chance to sell it again. The city of San Diego secured a grant to give people like that a leg up. But now it looks like they'll have to send the grant money back. This week, host Andrea Lopez-Villafaña shares an update to the city's Cannabis Social Equity program. Plus: The uncanny valley of education. Big questions and budget woes decelerate Mayor Todd G...
Things That Used to Be Things
April 12, 2024 21:59 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIt was a big week for things that used to be things. The Republican Party of San Diego County, once a local political juggernaut, lost its chairwoman after an internal battle over Carl DeMaio, who is running for state Assembly against Andrew Hayes. Despite DeMaio’s efforts to drag a Democrat to the runoff, he will face Hayes, a fellow Republican. This week, we discuss the endorsement battle that threatened to splinter an already weak political faction — and ultimately led to the emergence...
Caught in the Navy Machine
April 05, 2024 18:55 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBTiara Gray was bright. She was artsy, well-written — an old soul in a young body, people said. She was from the Appalachian region of Maryland, a small place with few prospects for what many consider "good careers." Gray scored high on an aptitude test that caught the attention of the U.S. Navy. For Gray, like many people across the country, the military offered rare opportunities. So, she joined. Through her recruitment process, Gray reportedly withheld information about her mental healt...
Old School Problems
March 29, 2024 21:04 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBFor a long time, Voice has followed the tale of school in Logan Heights. The school has changed names and faces in recent years. It’s got an impressive new building. It used to be called Logan Memorial Prep, now it’s Logan Memorial Educational Campus. Logan Memorial has served generations of residents. And through that time it has modified its educational offerings and appearance. But as host Jakob McWhinney explains this week, throughout all these changes one thing remained the same: its ...
The Taxes That Define Us
March 22, 2024 20:31 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThree propositions on the November ballot could change everything across the state of California. This week, we discuss three props that are having direct conversations with each other. They're all about taxes — and how hard it should be for voters to pass them. The outcome of these props also impacts local measures that are moving forward to boost city revenue, fund stormwater systems and roads. Plus: Baseball gloves. A new police chief. The broken border sewage plant. Support the show a...
The Midway 'Subsidy,' Explained
March 15, 2024 20:33 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week, the San Diego City Council voted to explore the creation of a special tax district. Some called it "a major subsidy" to a large-scale project that would redevelop Sports Arena and the surrounding area. This special tax district could generate extra funds to make the big project possible, especially for all the extra infrastructure needed to serve the housing units that developers promised. The specific name for this kind of setup is called an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Dis...
Primary Election Juice
March 08, 2024 19:52 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe March Primary seemed like a boring lemon but we’re going to squeeze some juice out of it. The VOSD Podcast is not the place for your Biden-Trump angst or opinions of how "feisty" the State of the Union was. This is the place for commentary on the city attorney "vibes vote," and to drill down Council districts and mayoral candidates. This week, we discuss the Primary results. Note: This podcast was recorded on Thursday afternoon. See vosd.org for the latest election info. Plus: A city...
The Race for Second Place
March 01, 2024 19:36 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBGird your loins! It's Primary time. This week, on the last podcast before the March 5 election, we run through the ballot — from U.S. Senate to City Council. The electorate seems unenthused. Politico reports this election is on track for record-low turnout. And it kind of makes sense. California voters aren't tipping the scales on the Presidential election. Even the California Senate race (despite shattering spending records) is a surefire Dem win that won't affect party control in Congre...
Lost Trust
February 23, 2024 20:07 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBLast week, senior investigative reporter Will Huntsberry reported that some residents in southeastern San Diego have lost trust in local government. Staff at the San Diego mayor’s office called that reporting “dangerous.” This week, we discuss the original story, how residents felt about the city's neglect during the January floods, and responses by the mayor's communication staff. Plus: City Council District 4 candidate Chida Warren Darby talks trust and allegiance. School layoffs are c...
2024 Mailer Season is Here
February 16, 2024 20:02 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIt’s Mailer Season! And we are reaching novel levels of creativity. This week, we perform high-level media criticism — LOL — on recent political mailers and materials that employed new, subversive strategies. From County Supervisor to the San Diego Mayor's race, we have a new evolution of local politics playing out by mail. And billboard. And lawn sign. Plus: A preview of local races ahead of the March election. And southeast residents have lost trust in local government. Send your polit...
Live! Big Taxes and Big Projects
February 09, 2024 21:56 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBA throng of VOSD Podcast nerds nestled into the Modern Times Beer + Coffee outpost in Midway this week. Our pod crew was ready to dive headfirst into big city projects, taxes and fees. But first, we brought up Voice environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer and a resident she recently profiled. During the Jan. 22 storm, Jesse Preciado dove into rising floodwaters on his Southcrest street. He stripped down and got to work unclogging a vital storm drain to prevent further damage to his neighborho...
Stormwater Scars and Solutions
February 02, 2024 20:42 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSoutheastern San Diego residents have long sought help with stormwater management. Infrastructure inequities have plagued southern neighborhoods that hug the I-5. They've pleaded to local leaders for solutions. Now, after the Jan. 22 deluge hit underserved streets — and after more rain this week — they may finally see momentum. This week, we discuss San Diego's stormwater system deficit. And San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera proposed a solution: a ballot measure to fund storm...
Going Down in the DMs
January 26, 2024 20:56 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBLate last week, we got new filings in a lawsuit against former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher — including Instagram messages between Fletcher and the woman who accused him of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The two exchanged hundreds of messages and planned ways they could be alone. The messages show the woman, Grecia Figueroa, expressed interest on several occasions, including after the encounters she said were abusive. This week, we review the messages to try to answer a questio...
The Big New Homelessness Campaign
January 19, 2024 22:58 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBNext week, volunteers with the Regional Task Force on Homelessness will sweep county streets to try to count all unhoused residents. It's a critical event that offers a broad view of our foremost crisis for 2024. But where do we stand now? This week we discuss the city of San Diego's new homelessness fundraising campaign — and what it could do to alleviate the crisis. Plus, we review current County numbers and what the U.S. Supreme Court could decide about camping bans. Lisa's story: "Wha...
'Stronger Every Day'
January 12, 2024 21:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week, we pull apart San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's State of the City address— reviewing his biggest talking points and assessments of the city's crises, including: Reforming Prop 47 Retail theft Homeless shelter solutions Expediting permit applications Potholes and roads In his speech, Gloria declared the city is getting stronger every day. Let's discuss. Plus: San Diego Unified student school board members want a vote. Lincoln High's data dichotomy. Our next live show is Feb. ...
State of the City Preview
January 05, 2024 20:22 - 37 minutes - 34 MBWe're gearing up for the State of the City address. Next week, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria will explain his vision for the city. So this week, we review the last address and make predictions for this year. We're thinking: Homelessness. SB 43. Sales tax. Road repair love. A big development project reveal. We'll be watching the address closely and will have takeaways in the next day's Morning Report. Don't miss it: vosd.org/morning Other talking points: The fin whale murder mystery. U-T en ...
Music Happy Hour
December 29, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBContent warning: This episode contains explicit language. In preparation for the dawn of 2024, we've made a playlist by some of San Diego's finest music nerds. In addition to the songs, this episode is full of CBD kombucha, old friendships and reflection of the region's music scene. Host Jakob McWhinney brought in some of his favorite local luminaries to discuss the past, present and future of San Diego music — and the meaning of "It's Gonna Blow!" Guests and their songs: Bill Perrine "E...
The New Supe, Monica Montgomery Steppe
December 22, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week, host Andrea Lopez-Villafaña drops her interview with new County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe. This conversation happened fresh off a big week for Montgomery Steppe. She served on the San Diego City Council until the election for Council President, casting the deciding vote to secure Sean Elo-Rivera's position. Then she was sworn in as Supervisor, replacing Nathan Fletcher to represent District 4 in the heart of the county. Her first big vote in that role was on SB 43 — a ...
The Biggest Politics Story of 2023
December 15, 2023 22:03 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBArguably the biggest local politics story of the year was the collapse of former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher. He was one of the most powerful elected officials in the region, on the fast track for state Senate. But he resigned from the Board of Supervisors and as Metropolitan Transit System board chair after he was accused of sexual harassment and assault by an MTS employee. This scandal spawned two big stories that shaped San Diego politics this year: The special election to repla...
Happy Hour: Jan. 6, Rats and Rising Costs
December 12, 2023 12:12 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBWe want to make sure your podcast feed is full for all the time off and travel you've got coming up. So this week, we have an extra episode for you — another Happy Hour with a few of our friends. We're joined by USA Today reporter (and Voice alum) Will Carless and local entrepreneur, brewer and podcaster, Steve Garcia. Talking points: Humane Society pets sold as snake food The rising cost of everything Failure, softball and you Jan. 6 from the front row A San Diego murder mystery Fol...
Stop Trying to Make Sunbreak Ranch Happen
December 08, 2023 21:49 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBFormer San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is making more news these days as he seeks a seat on the County Board of Supervisors. And this week he opined on some big homelessness ideas. Sunbreak Ranch is a farfetched plan that the city of San Diego could create a camp — far from residential areas — to provide shelter and services to unhoused folks. The idea gained steam as local philanthropists got behind it. And now, Faulconer's in. Through his spokesman, Faulconer also indicated he does not ...
It's Beef Week
December 01, 2023 23:32 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBScott Lewis, Andrea Lopez-Villafaña and Jakob McWhinney are cooking up the hottest beef that dropped this week. We revived a reporting series dedicated to the feuds that light up public affairs and demonstrate how the region works. We call it Beef Week. (Credit to Voice Podcast alum Sara Libby.) Let's fire 'em up: Everyone vs. Todd Gloria Pickleball vs. Tennis Palomar Health vs. Board Members San Diego Water Authority vs. Rainbow, Fallbrook Plus: The latest on San Diego City Council's ...
Big New Housing Plan, Big New Problems
November 17, 2023 22:20 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTwo women face eviction from their Golden Hill duplex. The building owner seeks to redevelop their building into a dense residential structure. It’s a crappy situation for the current residents. But the project could turn four units into 108. That’s in the works due to the city of San Diego’s Complete Communities plan from 2020. This week, we discuss the new version of the plan that came to the City Council this week — and why it failed. Plus: Our recent Politics Report about cannabis and ...
Who's Really Staffing San Diego's Biggest Venues
November 10, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSenior investigative reporter Will Huntsberry is back with a new revelation about the nonprofits that staff concession stands for the region's biggest events at places like Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium. At least one nonprofit, he recently found, didn't really exist. And the once ad-hoc system to staff awkward schedules for sport seasons has morphed into something shady. Nonprofits, which get a cut of the revenue, need a lot of volunteers to feed a stadium of people hotdogs and beer. So...
The U-T Sale Explained
November 03, 2023 21:47 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBFormer Voice of San Diego editor Andrew Donahue called us up this week. He dove into the sale of the Union-Tribune and has resurfaced to explain his findings. In short: It's the beginning of the end for the U-T. In this episode, Donahue reveals new details from the day of the sale — how a rep for the new owners, Alden Global Capital, quickly appeared and started to pull apart the paper. We also review the U-T's recent owners, its attempt to adapt to newer subscriber models and its likely f...
H Barracks Could Be Huge
October 27, 2023 21:12 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThroughout San Diego, neighborhoods are struggling to balance police enforcement, homeless camps and homeless solutions. One proposed homeless shelter near Point Loma is alarming some residents — due, in part, to its size. This week, we discuss that proposed site known as H Barracks, which could house 300 to 700 people. Plus: The Stockton neighborhood wants more police. The schools parents avoid. A 2024 election preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Homelessness Study with Dr. Margot Kushel
October 26, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWe're in your podcast feed early this week with another Politifest 2023 drop: "What We Know About Homelessness" with Dr. Margot Kushel. Kushel, one of the nation's foremost experts on health and homelessness, sat down with Voice of San Diego senior investigative reporter Lisa Halverstadt to break down an unprecedented study on homelessness Led by Kushel, the study included interviews of nearly 3,200 people across the state. Kushel summarized the study's findings for us in this interview, i...
The Cops Are Running
October 20, 2023 21:12 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAt least three people in law enforcement are running for local elected office. Two police officers seek to unseat the San Diego mayor and City Council President. Another is aiming for Poway City Council. This week, we discuss the candidates — and why cops are seeking political power. Plus: Coronado passes a new housing plan to comply with state law. Barrio Logan Planning group is breaking. The City Attorney job debate continues. Watch all our panels from Politifest 2023 at politifest.org ...
Live! with Attorney General Rob Bonta at Politifest 2023
October 18, 2023 11:25 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBPolitifest 2023 was dedicated to housing and water, California's foremost crises. The public affairs extravaganza featured lively debates and discussions dedicated to these complex issues — aiming to make break news and inform the public. Now, we'll be dropping some of our favorite panels in the feed for you. First up is our capstone convo with California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Our regular podcast hosts — Scott Lewis, Andrea Lopez-Villafaña and Jakob McWhinney — roped in LA Times repor...
No One Knows What 'Suitable Shelter' Means
October 13, 2023 21:07 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBAnother Politifest has come and gone. News was broken. Acronyms explained. Sweat shed. Now we're left with a treasure trove of public affairs content. Strap on your bibs. This week, we review some highlights: A special election debate for County Supervisor An authoritative report on homelessness by Dr. Margot Kushel Attorney General Rob Bonta addressees homeless enforcement and shelter Plus, the big Sunbreak Ranch idea. Catch Politifest videos, reports and transcripts: politifest.org S...
SANDAG Killed the Driving Fee
September 29, 2023 19:26 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week, one of the most controversial plans in local politics was quashed. The San Diego Association of Governments board voted to remove the driving fee from all future plans. The fee was devised as a funding source to supplement gas tax revenue as hybrid and electric cars became more popular. And it was a driving deterrent to help the region meet its emission targets. But now that idea is dead. Not coincidentally, Hasan Ikhrata is leaving SANDAG as executive director soon. In this ep...
Gun Sighting Shocks San Diego School
September 22, 2023 20:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBLast month, students at Correia Middle School in Point Loma reported seeing a classmate brandish a gun. The following week, more allegations surfaced about the classmate in question. School Facebook groups blew up; parents spun. And in the aftermath, families demanded answers about San Diego Unified’s discipline policies. In this episode, host Jakob McWhinney clarifies the messy story. Plus: More arguments on the City Attorney job change. San Diego water costs soar. Western water leaders ...
How the City Attorney Could Change
September 15, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThere's an election for San Diego City Attorney in 2024. Current City Attorney Mara Elliott is termed out. Running to replace her are Deputy City Attorney Heather Ferbert and Assemblyman Brian Maienschein. The 2024 ballot could ask voters to choose not only who should be City Attorney — but what the City Attorney should do. On the show this week, our crew discusses the unique role of the San Diego City Attorney, its tumultuous history — and how it could change. Plus: Southwestern College ...
Live! With San Diego City Councilman Kent Lee
September 08, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week, San Diego City Councilman Kent Lee joined us for a live show in North Park. Cozied up to the beer fermenters in Original 40 Brewing, hosts Scott Lewis, Andrea Lopez-Villafaña and Jakob McWhinney spilled the tea on local public affairs. Because that’s what the people came for, right? Talking points: Civic Center redevelopment project. The housing crisis. The cost-of-living crisis. Nudists. And audience games! Support the show — and local journalism — at vosd.org/supporter Regis...
Fake Charity Scored Big at Petco Park
September 01, 2023 19:06 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBSenior investigative reporter Will Huntsberry joins us to discuss his new investigation. He revealed a fake nonprofit that operated concession stands in Petco Park for nine years, earning a cut of the profits. A snapshot of the earning potential just this year shows the nonprofit, "Chula Vista Fast Pitch," worked enough concession stands to pull in $370,000. On the show this week, we review the story — including the nature of nonprofit vendor work at Petco (and Snapdragon Stadium), how thi...
The End of San Diego Loyal
August 25, 2023 22:18 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBSan Diego’s men’s soccer team — San Diego Loyal of the United Soccer League — announced this will be their final season. In May, a coalition of investors bought into Major League Soccer and had their own announcement: a new team is coming to town. They have squeezed out San Diego Loyal. This week, KPBS's Andrew Dyer — a local soccer nut and host of the San Diego Loyal Locals podcast — joins us to review the recent history of local soccer. We take it back to 2018 and the failed Soccer City ...
Ridin' High
August 18, 2023 22:19 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBSan Diego City Councilwoman Monica Montgomery Steppe is commanding a big lead in the special election to replace Nathan Fletcher on the Board of Supervisors. Amy Reichert is also going to the November runoff election. On the podcast, we discuss the results, the race thus far and look ahead at a weird race in a heavily Democratic district. Also riding high: Parents, students and educators gear up for a new school year. Host Jakob McWhinney shares the big school stories he's watching. Also ...
Rage Against the (Water) Machine
August 11, 2023 21:16 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week, environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer explains some of the drama going down in water politics. It all started when a couple farming communities tried to divorce the San Diego Water Authority. Now, rural districts seek to change the whole voting structure — with the help of state lawmakers. Plus: How to be a great composter. A Southeastern San Diego nonprofit loses community support. The last week before the special election. Subscribe to the Environment Report: vosd.org/environm...
Happy Hour: Guns, Fat Leonard and ‘Selling Sunset’
August 09, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBFew joys in life match a breezy summer night gossiping with good friends over cold drinks. And in this first-ever “Happy Hour” special episode, that’s what we’ve got for you. Hosts Scott Lewis and Andrea Lopez-Villafaña chat with guests Alain Stephens, reporter from The Trace, and Greg Moran, investigative reporter formerly with the The Union Tribune. Our stories: "Selling Sunset" star tied to landlord who tried to burn tenants out. Secret stories of the gun industry and the U.S. governmen...
Week One of the New Camping Ban
August 04, 2023 20:05 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBMonday was the first day San Diego police could enforce the homeless camping ban — made to crack down on specific areas of the city where street camping has proliferated. Voice reporter Lisa Halverstadt has been following this ban since its inception. This week she surveyed common camping areas to see how the city and police curbed campsites and affixed new warning signs. She shares all the latest details on the city's homeless efforts in the podcast. Plus: Halverstadt broke the news that ...
City of San Diego is The Region's Real Homekey Player
July 28, 2023 21:17 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBA few weeks ago, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria asked a question — daring reporters to find out, "What other jurisdictions are applying for Homekey dollars?" "Homekey" is a state project doling out big money for new housing. Local municipalities can apply for funds to help boost permanent supportive housing projects. San Diego has applied for more than $105 million of this funding, chiefly to convert motels to permanent rooms. And despite this crisis hampering the whole region, host Andrea Lo...
The Art of Political Mailers
July 21, 2023 22:10 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB"Mailers are like the core concentrate of local politics. If you boil down politics, you're left with mailer content." This week, our hosts discuss political mailers. While mailers are objectively annoying inbox filler that most people throw, they are created by strategists who have a lot of data about who they're targeting. Therefore, in addition to the argument for or against any given candidate, the postal padding also serves as a proxy for what the experts think they know about the elec...
The Union-Tribune Sold Again
July 14, 2023 19:19 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBLos Angeles' richest man, Patrick Soon-Shiong, sold the San Diego Union-Tribune and the LA Times to MediaNews Group, owned by Alden Global Capital. The U-T has had six owners since 2009. Soon-Shiong at the start of his tenure promised "stability." Now it seems there's anything but. This week on the show, we discuss how the news came trickling out at the start of the week — followed quickly by staff reduction notices and buyout offers for the waning paper. We also look at the wider picture...
Camp Sites, Wealthy Landowners and Those Caught in the Middle
July 07, 2023 19:45 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week, we've got updates from the highly anticipated safe camping site put in place by the city of San Diego. The city opened the site to provide unhoused residents a safe place to camp, made to be more attractive than sidewalks. The first of two such sites, it precedes stricter enforcement to get tents off city streets and away from sensitive areas like schools. On the show, reporter Lisa Halverstadt details the amenities and intake numbers — and a new story about how increased homele...
The First Big Safe Camping Lot Is Open
June 30, 2023 20:49 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBSan Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and other city leaders announced the opening of a safe camping site for homeless residents. It's first of two in the coming months — along with a new ban on camping, which narrowly passed the City Council last week. The ban expands current restrictions with further attention to sensitive areas such as schools and is now set to take effect in late July. Another, larger camp site is on tap for the fall. We discuss the details of the new site as part of a robust eff...
'It's Gonna Blow'
June 23, 2023 19:33 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThis week's co-host, Jakob McWhinney, shared in this episode a framework he often uses to consider San Diego's present state and future: "It's gonna blow." The Padres are going to acquire huge stars and take off. San Diego's going to be a hot new music scene. Democrats are going to transform county government. The big thing is always going to happen. McWhinney and hosts Scott Lewis and Andrea Lopez-Villafaña review this week's news with that framework in mind: SDSU, sports, homelessness, b...
The Controversial Camping Ban Is Here
June 16, 2023 18:57 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBAfter hours of public discussion and debate, the San Diego City Council narrowly approved a law that would ban camping on public land. The ban would bar homeless camps in public spaces at all times when shelter is available. And when shelter isn't available, tents would still be banned within two blocks of schools or shelters, as well as in canyons and along transit hubs and waterways. The pod crew gets into what it all means. Support the show at vosd.org/podpeople See omnystudio.com/...
Bonus: Mayor Todd Gloria on Addressing Homelessness
June 16, 2023 16:13 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBDays before the San Diego City Council voted on a camping ban pushed by Mayor Todd Gloria, he joined us in the Voice of San Diego studio to discuss his approach to homelessness. Host Scott Lewis had a lot of questions for him. What does the ban do that laws on the books don't do? How will it be enforced? What about this is different than what former mayor Kevin Faluconer did? Note: The City Council narrowly approved the ban on June 13, 2023. Read our coverage at vosd.org Support the sho...
The Week Before the Big Homelessness Vote
June 09, 2023 21:24 - 51 minutes - 47 MBThe new point-in-time count numbers are in. The annual homeless census showed a record surge in homelessness, reaching its highest point in 12 years. On the podcast this week, we review the new data and particularly distressing increases among the senior population and in chronic homelessness. We also have a story this week about the old data: According to a report by our Will Huntsberry, before the 2023 figures came out, the regional census (while an imperfect system of measure) actually ...