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Homelessness

Can ‘the situation’ in South Palm Springs be solved?

Business owners live in fear of retaliation, police are stretched thin, and a growing community of unhoused residents vows to stay where they call home.

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‘No good deed goes unpunished:’ Property buyer says he intended to help homeless, not play politics
City pushes ahead with north end homeless services center despite pleas of neighbors, their Council representative
Council narrows locations considered for homeless services center to two sites
Citing public health issues, city to temporarily close Baristo Park

Baristo Park along South Calle Encilia, nicknamed “Heroin Park,” will be closed by the city in an effort to clean it up and make it more secure for residents.

Northern Palm Springs residents on homeless services center: Right idea, wrong place
City staff recommending north Palm Springs property as top spot for homeless services facility

Three buildings on 3.6 acres in north Palm Springs could become a homeless services center, if a recommendation by city staff moves forward.

Access Center adds crucial component to helping homeless, but some are steering clear
Violent panhandler, pregnant woman on city sidewalks worry business owners, others
Police: Signs of progress follow cooling center closing, but issues involving homeless far from solved
Homeless services center opening at former Boxing Club on Tuesday under direction of Martha’s Village
City, county make progress on multiple projects aimed at aiding, preventing homelessness

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