California Mayors Increasingly Turn To Temporary Housing Solutions

KQED's The California Report - A podcast by KQED

Mayors across California are feeling the pressure to reduce street homelessness and tent encampments. So, they’re increasingly turning to temporary housing as a solution. But investments in shelters could come at the expense of permanent housing. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED California prides itself on being a diverse state. But actually connecting people who have radically different life experiences can be a challenge. The Santa Monica public library is hosting events to encourage deep one-on-one conversations between people from different backgrounds. It’s called a “Human Library.”  Reporter: Claire Wiley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices