San Jose begins final phase of clearing encampment near Columbus Park
The City of San Jose is continuing to clean up an encampment on property owned by the FAA after being told it was unsafe to have people living in Guadalupe Gardens, near Columbus Park.
Wood Street homeless encampment deadline comes and goes
Oakland was facing a short deadline from the governor to either do something about the nagging Wood Street homeless encampment or lose millions in state assistance going forward. So, what has happened?
Santa Clara County housed more people in first half of 2022, homeless crisis continues to grow
The data also shows that over 96% of people placed in supportive housing programs in recent years, have remained in their homes. Still, the homeless crisis worsened during the pandemic and advocates say more people are losing their housing than ever before.
Sonoma County clearing homeless encampments to reopen Joe Rodota Trail
Sonoma County officials announced Friday that the process of relocating homeless people from the Joe Rodota Trail to alternative shelters had begun.
California's 'big city' mayors push for homeless funding
A coalition of mayors from California's 13 biggest cities say they need more state funding to combat homelessness
More than 800 unhoused residents died over 3-year period in Alameda County
More than 800 people died while homeless in Alameda County over a three-year period spanning 2018 to 2020, county officials said Wednesday in their first-ever homeless mortality report.
Tiny homes catch fire in Oakland
A group of newly-built tiny homes caught fire near Oakland's Lake Merritt Monday morning.
Mission residents want homeless and mentally ill to be housed for safety's sake
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District say there are escalating problems stemming from homeless encampments, mostly involving fires and fights.
Oakland activist vows encampment cleanup, safety, and accountability as mayor
An Oakland activist who's a harsh critic of the city's approach to the homeless crisis announces his plan to run for mayor in November.
Sausalito homeless camp fire, explosion create 'state of emergency'
A local state of emergency was declared Thursday due to activity at a sanctioned homeless encampment in Sausalito's Marinship Park.
Concord homeless camp ordered to leave after 4 years
People living in a homeless camp in Concord have been ordered to clear out by Wednesday.
San Francisco linkage center for homeless, substance abuse services opens
Last month, San Francisco's mayor issued an emergency order to help tackle some major issues, like homelessness and open-air drug use and dealing, that are an ongoing problem in the city's Tenderloin District.
San Jose advocates say outdated permit requirement hinders helping feed the homeless
Many South Bay homeless advocates are questioning an old San Jose ordinance that is still on the books. Under the ordinance, a permit is required to distribute food and clothes to unhoused residents.
At least 5 people who are homeless in San Jose die in cold, rainy weather
Homeless advocates in San Jose are outraged, following news that nearly half a dozen people died on the streets during this week's rainy, cold weather.
Some Oakland restaurants are adding a dining surcharge to feed the homeless
People who dine at some of Oakland's most popular restaurants are about to see an additional 1% fee on their bills. That money will go towards meals for those living on the street.
Medical examiner releases identity of homeless man killed after being set on fire
A homeless man killed after someone set his sleeping bag on fire last week in San Francisco's Mission District has been identified as 43-year-old Luis Temaj, the city's Medical Examiner's Office said Friday.
Gov. Newsom signs laws aimed at combating state's homeless crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven new laws aimed at addressing the state’s homelessness crisis, pleading with a skeptical public to have patience as the nation’s wealthiest and most populous state struggles to keep people off the streets.
Oakland could build 1,500 units for homeless through White House program
'House America' is a new initiative by the Biden administration that will build permanent housing for 1,500 people who are homeless in Oakland.
Multiple fires under investigation at San Jose homeless encampment
Two small fires erupted at a homeless encampment by the San Jose airport Sunday. Seven people were displaced by the fires, but hundreds more living at the encampment are being told by the city that they need to clear out of the area in the coming days and months.
DNA on metal cart links man to homeless woman's murder in Oakland
A man has been charged with murdering a homeless woman in Oakland after authorities linked him to DNA found on a metal cart used to attack her.