Episode S2 · Ep 294 October 14, 2026 20 min 5s

California UnHoused ~ BILLIONS SPENT—WHERE IS THE WAY HOME?

From Spill The Tea With D&E Dominique Hackett & Erica Salda

California has spent billions addressing homelessness—but what does lasting progress look like for the person still sleeping outside? Erica and Dominique examine housing, addiction treatment, mental-health care, harm reduction, and the accountability taxpayers deserve.

With compassion and candid questions, D & E explore what California’s spending audit revealed, why referrals don’t always translate into care, and how to measure meaningful results. They also discuss Steve Hilton’s criticism—and the concrete questions every political leader should answer.

Keeping people alive matters. Helping them find stability matters too. This episode asks how California can connect emergency help to a real way home while protecting neighborhood safety and human dignity.

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🌿🍵 The Last Sip 🍵🌿 Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought:

Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time.

If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2015, dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier bodies, calmer minds, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives.

Your tax-deductible donations help support wellness education, community programs, mindfulness initiatives, and projects that encourage people to thrive rather than merely survive.

To learn more or make a contribution, visit:

SBWellness.org

Because a healthier community begins with people who care enough to plant seeds today for a better tomorrow.

Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember…

The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple.

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