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Food, clothing and shelter. They're considered the basic necessitates. But some argue cell phones should be added to that list.
Homeless and other poor people in California are on track to soon get virtually free cell phones and service so they can keep in touch with family, potential employers and others crucial to improving their lives.
The cell phones would be handed out through a federally funded Lifeline program. It's already operated by service provider Assurance Wireless in 36 other states. The program is likely to win final approval in the next couple of weeks from the California Public Utilities Commission.
""In this world you can't do anything without a cell phone," said Bay Area homeless man John Gallagher.
The only cost to the homeless is a monthly service fee. In other states the average is $9.25.
Central Coast News spoke with several homeless shelters around the Central Coast and got mixed reviews on the idea of free cell phones.
A Monterey shelter said this would be a lifeline for anyone in the time of a crisis, especially homeless mothers with children.
On the other hand, one Salinas shelter said free cell phones may just create a connection to drug dealers.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:07:23 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- Self-driving or autonomous vehicles are getting closer to becoming reality. A group of Cal Poly engineering students are taking their vehicle to an international competition. "It'sMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- Self-driving or autonomous vehicles are getting closer to becoming reality. A group of Cal Poly engineering students are taking their vehicle to an international competition. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:39:18 GMT
SANTA MARIA - The Salvation Army will soon deploy emergency food canteens to the disaster zone in Oklahoma. "Their main purpose initially is to feed those people who are helping", says Dorothy MogaveroMore >>
Salvation Army, churches, temples and mosques organize relief efforts.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:51 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:51:06 GMT
MOORE, Oklahoma -- Several Red Cross groups across the nation are heading to Moore, Oklahoma where a tornado tore through the area, tearing through neighborhoods and killing dozens of people. DonationsMore >>
Several Red Cross groups across the nation are heading to Moore, Oklahoma where a tornado tore through the area, tearing through neighborhoods and killing dozens of people.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:13:02 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A record $8.1 million in scholarship money will be awarded this Wednesday to thousands of Santa Barbara County students through the Santa Barbara Foundation. The event, which isMore >>
A record amount of $8.1 million in scholarship money will be awarded this Wednesday to thousands of Santa Barbara County students through the Santa Barbara Foundation.More >>
