Marisa Kendall

homelessness reporter with CalMatters

Marisa Kendall on KCRW

The Supreme Court recently ruled that cities have the right to break up encampments of unhoused people under anti-camping ordinances. What does the Grants Pass v.

CA cities expected to crack down on homeless camping, following SCOTUS ruling

The Supreme Court recently ruled that cities have the right to break up encampments of unhoused people under anti-camping ordinances. What does the Grants Pass v.

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Meth patients would receive a gift card when their drug test comes back clean. California plans to roll out its “contingency management” program in 24 counties.

Gift cards as incentive to stop using meth: CA tests new program

Meth patients would receive a gift card when their drug test comes back clean. California plans to roll out its “contingency management” program in 24 counties.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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