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SANTA ANA (5/8/08) - Members of a group threatened with citations if they continue feeding the homeless in a picnic area at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point will file a lawsuit today, claiming their constitutional religious and speech rights are being abridged. The lawsuit will be filed in U.S...

The question of what should be done with homeless people's possessions is being debated in Redding, in light of a federal judge declaring it unconstitutional for a city to destroy items taken during sweeps on unattended homeless camps. The debate focuses on whether it's legal for homeless...

The Redding Homeless Alliance (hosted by Redding Loaves and Fishes) held its fifth in a series of monthly "Community Forums on Homelessness" on April 7, 2007. RHA is continuing to build a solid base of support in the community, and committees are working to address several aspects of the...

In Las Vegas, bringing food to the park and handing it out to the homeless is punishable by six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. In Dallas, only approved churches, charities and individuals can serve the homeless only in approved locations. If not approved, you so much as offer a biscuit...