Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plan to tackle homelessness in California

SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference in Sonoma County Monday morning on California's Comeback Plan and how the state intends to tackle homelessness and affordable housing in the state.


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The California Comeback Plan announced last week designates $12 billion toward the state's homeless crisis over the next two years.

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The Governor's Office said the money would go toward 42,000 new housing units for the homeless and expansion of the state's Homekey program.
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The plan also allows for $1.1 billion to clean up streets with local governments, according to the governor.

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