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Nurse gives hepatitis A vaccine to homeless man

Opinion: To avoid repeating the 2017 crisis, we must fund hepatitis prevention

by Deacon Jim Vargas Sept. 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Aug. 30, 2026, 5:14 p.m.

As federal cuts shrink public health budgets, San Diego risks a repeat of the deadly hepatitis A outbreak. Public officials must fight these cuts.

A person in a dark jacket leans over a wheelchair filled with bags and clothes on a sidewalk.

Opinion: We need an age-friendly response to rising senior homelessness

by Melinda Forstey Aug. 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Aug. 24, 2026, 9:38 a.m.

‘For many Americans it is a spiritual battle’ – RFK Jr. visits San Diego to announce faith-based approach to homelessness

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego and Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego Aug. 12, 2026, 5:24 p.m.Aug. 13, 2026, 9:07 a.m.

Homeless tent

Opinion: Homelessness falls in San Diego, but not for struggling seniors

by Melinda Forstey May 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 20, 2026, 12:50 p.m.

Rows of RV trailers with children playing on scooters in a lot.

A lifeline or ‘dystopian’? San Diego schools open parking lots for homeless students, families

by Neal Morton • The Hechinger Report May 12, 2026, 1:00 p.m.May 12, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

A truck towing a Mesa Ridge mobile camper is parked across multiple parking spaces. Orange street lights recede into the background of the image.

Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of unhoused Californians off coverage

by Kristen Hwang • CalMatters March 5, 2026, 11:30 a.m.March 5, 2026, 4:01 p.m.

A man compares a paper map to Google Maps.

Opinion: Serving Seniors turns homeless count into dignity for older adults

by Melinda Forstey March 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Feb. 27, 2026, 5:05 p.m.

Raindrops can be seen in a puddle near the curb of a city street with a sports car going by.

Life

Inclement weather shelter program activated by city ahead of storm

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego and City News Service Feb. 16, 2026, 9:50 a.m.Feb. 16, 2026, 9:50 a.m.

Early ending to voucher program puts hundreds of San Diegans at risk of homelessness

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Feb. 7, 2026, 3:06 p.m.Feb. 10, 2026, 11:27 a.m.

A bearded man holds up his pet parrot, who raises his claw to wave at the camera.

Life

Homeless people across San Diego County counted in annual pre-dawn census

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego Jan. 29, 2026, 2:33 p.m.Jan. 30, 2026, 3:39 p.m.

Homeless tent

Opinion: We’re not counting all of the homeless in San Diego County

by David Myers Jan. 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Jan. 21, 2026, 2:18 p.m.

Volunteer counting homeless

Life

Volunteers needed for annual homeless Point-in-Time count

by City News Service Jan. 14, 2026, 1:59 p.m.Jan. 14, 2026, 1:59 p.m.

A homeless tent near the freeway. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Life

City activates inclement weather shelters ahead of a cold Sunday night

by City News Service Jan. 11, 2026, 11:13 a.m.Jan. 11, 2026, 11:14 a.m.

Homeless tent

Opinion: CARE Court expansion exposes gap between legislation and reality

by Tom Scott Jan. 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Dec. 31, 2025, 7:41 a.m.