Amita Sharma

Gerda Govine Ituarte and husband Carlos Luis Ituarte have found their portion of retirement bliss on their property in eastern San Diego County. (Sean Havey for California Dream)

Seniors live the California dream with the help of a home and a pension

May 14, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.

Note: This story is part of the “Graying in California” series from the California Dream Project. To view all of the stories, click here. Bliss is 4 ½ acres in eastern...

Carl Russell, left, next to a homeless friend Oscar Walker in downtown San Diego, sleeps sitting up and often fears being attacked while asleep. (Sean Havey for California Dream)

A senior on California’s streets with little chance of a home

May 14, 2019 at 6:27 a.m.

Note: This story is part of the “Graying in California” series from the California Dream Project. Rising housing costs compounded by insufficient retirement income and life’s calamities are driving more...

Carl Russell, 71, is one of thousands of homeless seniors in California. The number of homeless people 62 and older jumped 68.5% across the United States from 2007 to 2017. (Sean Havey for California Dream)

A senior on California’s streets with little chance of a home

May 12, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.

Note: This story is part of the “Graying in California” series from the California Dream Project. To view all of the stories, click here. Rising housing costs compounded by insufficient retirement...

A senior on California’s streets with little chance of a home

May 12, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.

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