The newly released 2026 Point-in-Time Count found that homelessness in Solano County declined by 10.6% since 2024. Even more significantly, unsheltered homelessness declined by 11.5%. This is not a victory lap. On one night in January, 1,543 people were still without a permanent home, including 1,271 people living unsheltered. Chronic homelessness increased by 9%. Behind every number is a human life shaped by forces that are rarely simple: the rising cost of housing, shrinkin

Real recovery is often quieter and more courageous than the caricatures culture gives us.

Homelessness remains a complex challenge for California communities and across the nation. While public discussion often focuses on housing, the realities experienced by individuals living with housing instability frequently extend far beyond the need for shelter alone. The national conversation about homelessness is also taking place here in Solano County. City councils in Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo are examining how communities can effectively respond to housing inst