Oakland neighbors fear growing homeless encampments, trash could cause more flooding
East Oakland neighbors say their streets have been overrun by RVs, stripped down cars and homeless encampments, increasing the likelihood trash and debris could cause major flooding for a third year in a row if the city doesn’t take action.
A homeless camp at the Marin Civic Center?
An innovative proposal to consolidate all of San Rafael's considerable homeless population at the county's Civic Center is going to be a fight at a very public government center that also has hundreds of events, concerts, plays, picnics and a fair every year.
Attorneys for homeless coalition say city workers inadequately trained on clearing encampments
Attorneys for the Coalition on Homelessness say city workers are inadequately trained in dealing with clearing homeless encampments and those who reside in them. City officials say these are unsupported accusations.
Candidate for San Francisco mayor says city's crisis is its leadership
The race for San Francisco mayor is heating up and now has 29 candidates vying for the position.
San Francisco can enforce laws on homeless who refuse shelter services
San Francisco can again enforce laws around the removal of homeless encampments following a recent clarification from a federal court that stems from a lawsuit over the treatment of unhoused residents on city streets.
Dreamforce begins this week, SF at risk of losing conference due to homelessness, drug-use
Dreamforce is back at the Moscone Center this week. The big Salesforce conference brings 40,000 people to San Francisco. But Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the San Francisco Chronicle this could be the last time the conference is held in the city if it's impacted by the city's growing homeless population or problems surrounding open-air drug use.
Ninth Circuit Court considering San Francisco's homeless crisis
For now, San Francisco is still under an injunction barring the removal of homeless camps. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is now considering whether to keep that injunction in place.
Hayes Valley fire under investigation, neighbors have long complained about encampments
San Francisco Fire Department is investigating a 4 alarm fire that destroyed an unfinished apartment building in Hayes Valley. Neighbors have long complained to the city about the encampments nearby.
Oakland homeless supportive housing project back on track following a KTVU investigation
In 2022, the City of Oakland got $30 million in grants from the state for three housing projects. Two of the three projects are open, operating and thriving.
State leaders meet with religious community to address Santa Clara County housing crisis
Earlier this month Zillow reported median rent in San Jose at $3400, making it more expensive than San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Residents protest conditions at San Jose hotel for homeless
In January, San Jose allocated $2.5 million of federal funding to maintain support services and properties like the SureStay Hotel and LifeMoves is responsible for maintaining operations.
San Rafael's homeless proposal: Will it cause even more encampments?
One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.
Santa Clara County launches pilot program of guaranteed income for homeless high school seniors
Santa Clara County launches pilot program to give $1,200 in guaranteed monthly income to graduating high school seniors who are experiencing homelessness.
San Diego opens first 'safe sleeping site' tents for homeless people
The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.
New affordable housing project breaks ground in Haight-Ashbury neighborhood
A new, 100 percent affordable housing development for low-income families and transitional-aged youth broke ground in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood on Wednesday.
Nearly 1/3 of the US homeless population lives in California. This veterinarian cares for the pets
An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need.
New study says high housing costs, low income push Californians into homelessness
Homeless people in California are already a vulnerable group, often struggling with poor health, trauma and deep poverty before they lose their housing, according to a new study on adult homelessness.
San Jose leader to spend night in homeless shelter
San Jose officials are being challenged by a formerly homeless resident to stay in a shelter before voting to open more--and one is up for the offer.
Sonoma County sees 22 percent reduction in homelessness from last year
Sonoma County is touting its annual 2023 Point-In-Time count of people experiencing homelessness, citing a 22 percent decline in overall homelessness and a 24 percent decline in people who had been designated "chronically" homeless from the previous year, the county said Wednesday.
Federal grant to help 20 families or individuals find a home in San Mateo County
San Mateo County will receive federal funds to provide a home for 20 families or individuals.