Marisa Kendall is a Homelessness Reporter at CalMatters. She focuses on issues related to homelessness, mental health, and public policy, often intersecting with government and politics, consumer health, and real estate development. Marisa's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Mercury News and the San Francisco Chronicle.
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By: Marisa Kendall
People walk by the San Diego Superior Court in San Diego on Nov. 17, 2025.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill intended to free up state funds for homeless housing that requires sobriety after vetoing a similar effort last year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill intended to free up state funds for homeless housing that requires sobriety after vetoing a similar effort last year.
By: Marisa Kendall, Jocelyn Wiener
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week claimed a major victory for CARE Court, his program to provide mental health treatment to Californians with serious conditions. Did it really help 10,000 people?”
By: Marisa Kendall
In summary For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn't have enough homes that people can afford to live in.
What to know about the $11.25B housing bond Topline: For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly
By: Marisa Kendall
Supporters say California desperately needs money to fund housing construction. Critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it.
By: Marisa Kendall
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By: Marisa Kendall
FOR YEARS, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn't have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis.
By: Marisa Kendall
Supporters say California desperately needs money to fund housing construction and make a dent in its homelessness and affordability crisis. Critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it.
