California State Senate Housing Committee

Democratic candidates for California Governor gave outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom passing grades (B-minus to B) on combating homelessness, while Republicans criticized the evaluations as too lenient, citing worsening homelessness rates despite $20 billion in funding. Newsom has not endorsed a candidate, and the debate highlighted political divisions over the state's homelessness crisis, including references to a 'poop map' showing feces on San Francisco streets.

Democratic candidates running to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom gave him grades ranging from B-minus to B on his handling of homelessness, despite Republican criticism calling the evaluations 'laughable.' California's homeless population has increased by 32% since 2019, despite $20 billion in funding, with Republicans like Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco condemning the crisis as a 'dismal failure.'