SAN JOSE LOOKS TO CUT HOMELESS SHELTER OPERATING COSTS

San Jose has doubled the number of homeless shelters it operates over the past year and a half -- and with that comes staggering operational costs that will require creative cuts.

The city is projecting its shelters will rack up $94 million in maintenance and operating costs in the upcoming fiscal year. This eye-popping figure means San Jose needs to find a way to rein in spending on 23 temporary housing sites in its portfolio -- 10 tiny home villages, two safe parking sites, a safe sleeping site and 10 motels converted to shelters -- as the city tackles a $56 million budget shortfall.

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