Social media star known for criticizing SF charged for pimping women
Ricci Wynne, known for his videos exposing the drug-fueled underbelly of San Francisco, was arrested over human trafficking offenses, according to officials.
Acclaimed pastry chef volunteers at café in the Tenderloin
On the eve of Thanksgiving, most people are preparing for their family dinner, but a San Francisco pastry chef is committed to serving the most vulnerable.
New ordinance bans encampments along Santa Clara County creeks, rivers
The main water provider in Santa Clara County approved an ordinance Tuesday that makes it a crime to live along creeks and rivers that provide water and flood control to the region.
The North Bay braces for freezing temperatures, heavy rain
The North Bay is preparing for a one-two punch from Mother Nature. Freezing temperatures are expected at midnight, before heavy rain moves in late Tuesday.
Newsom awards more than $827M to curb homelessness in California; Bay Area gets nearly 1/5
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that he was awarding $827 million to California communities to address homelessness; Los Angeles got the lion's share at more than $380 million and the Bay Area received nearly 1/5 of the total amount at $169 million.
San Francisco cleared encampments, some unhoused moved not too far away
The number of San Francisco homeless tents has dropped dramatically this year. Still, many people are choosing to stay on the streets, and some told KTVU that each time, they aren't moving too far from their last stop.
Number of homeless tents down by 60%, SF mayor says
The number of homeless tents in San Francisco has dropped by 60% in the past six years, San Francisco Mayor London Breed said Thursday, proof that the city is succeeding in cleaning up the streets while providing alternatives for the unhoused.
5 Bay Area cities, 2 counties get homeless removal funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is awarding $131 million in grants to cities and counties that are seriously addressing homeless encampments. These grants come with stricter accountability measures than ever before.
Oakland Mayor Thao issues executive order aimed at clearing homeless camps
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity.
Sonoma County erasing homeless names from boulders along Joe Rodota Trail
Names of homeless people who died in Sonoma County are being erased from an unofficial memorial along the Joe Rodota Trail.
Berkeley businesses sue city over homeless encampments
Business owners in Berkeley banded together to sue the city over sprawling homeless encampments which they allege are hurting their bottom line.
Five babies have died while homeless in Santa Clara County this year
Advocates told the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors that things seem to be getting worse for people living on the streets.
SF mayoral candidates debate over city's hot-button issues, Breed's absence explained
Thursday, marked another debate night in the City of San Francisco. Four candidates taking on San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the upcoming election tackled some of the hot-button issues facing the city, including homelessness, housing, and crime.
Man charged after fatal dog mauling in Oakland, victim's brother speaks
A 57-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of another man who was fatally mauled by three dogs in Oakland, police said.
Animal care provider assists San Jose's unhoused residents during encampment sweeps
Animal advocate Kim McIntyre, on Wednesday, was caring for three dogs at her apartment in the Japantown section of San Jose.
Unhoused man arrested after violent fight in Pittsburg leaves man dead
An unhoused man was arrested in connection to the death of a 65-year-old man in Pittsburg, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.
Man arrested for allegedly killing another man in fight
A man was arrested on suspicion of killing another man during a fight in Pittsburg on Tuesday morning.
Neighbors worry about squatters in burned San Francisco building
The sight of 300 Octavia burning in August of last year is seared into the neighborhood's memory. Now neighbors are concerned squatters are getting in and living there illegally.
San Rafael greenlights extended stay for homeless encampment
A homeless encampment next to a creek in San Rafael can remain for another year with the city's approval and millions in state funds.
Burned human remains discovered near homeless encampment
The burned remains of a person were discovered near a homeless encampment in San Jose Monday afternoon.