The battle over funding for Turlock’s We Care emergency men’s shelter has triggered a deeper crisis: one that could cost the city millions in state money.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) says Turlock’s refusal to allocate even a single dollar that would have unlocked nearly $270,000 in state funding for We Care points to a much bigger issue.
In a letter to the city, HCD warns that Turlock’s entire housing plan has been out of compliance since December 2023 and unless the city takes action, it risks steep fines, lawsuits and the loss of affordable housing funds…