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Each action involves months of preparation, developing a by-name list of people in the encampment and offering shelter at a county-purchased motel in Lancaster.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Redondo Beach reached that equilibrium in the first six months of 2024 when the by-name list grew by 65 and 66 people were taken off the street.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 29, 2024

Mecklenburg County, which contains Charlotte, North Carolina, adopted the by-name data approach three years ago.

From Seattle Times Jul. 4, 2022

In two years, Everett’s specialized team has found some form of housing for 14 chronically homeless people on its by-name list.

From Washington Times Dec. 13, 2017

It is well I knew what man he was under his by-name and his disguise.

From The Unicorn from the Stars and Other Plays by Lady Gregory