Homeless hotels closing in Alameda County amid COVID-19 surge
Alameda County closing homeless hotels as COVID-19 cases soar
KTVU investigative reporter Brooks Jarosz looks at the efforts of homeless advocates to find hundreds of people a permanent place to call home.
OAKLAND, Calif. - As cases of the coronavirus explode in California, Alameda County is closing several hotels that are being used to keep hundreds of homeless people off the streets.
The moves comes amid criticism from homeless advocates and some government leaders. But the county cites high costs, a limited budget, and a shift in focus to find permanent places for the unsheltered to call home.