A CalMatters investigation has uncovered widespread issues within California’s emergency homeless shelters, including violence, unsanitary conditions, and administrative misconduct. Reports detail incidents such as staff hoarding donations, preferential treatment in housing allocations, and serious safety concerns like stabbings and child abuse. Alarmingly, data indicates that fewer than 25% of shelter residents transition to permanent housing annually, highlighting systemic inefficiencies in addressing homelessness. (CalMatters)