In San Diego during the month of September, a total of 1,930 people experiencing homelessness requested a shelter bed for the night, and all but 393 were turned away. The new numbers, presented by the San Diego Housing Commission, during its October 13 board meeting, underscore the difficulties those living on city streets and sidewalks as well as those entering homelessness face each and every day. In fact, according to San Diego Housing Commission numbers, the number of newly homeless in San Diego continues to outpace those exiting shelters. During September a total of 655 people exited homeless shelters - with 70% either not reporting where they went or having returned to the streets - while 890 households reported becoming homeless. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/shelter-bed-shortage-4-out-of-5-people-seeking-shelter-beds-turned-away/509-0bbb802b-4c5c-40a9-8ff8-060afe49cfb5