Gov. Newsom helps clean homeless encampment in Berkeley
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited a homeless encampment and helped remove debris in Berkeley on Monday, joining a Caltrans crew cleaning up a long-standing encampment along Interstate 80 at University Avenue.
Mentally ill and homeless: Oakland arrest highlights system’s flaws
A San Francisco Bay Area man who is homeless and bipolar allegedly threw a water bottle at California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The brief encounter highlighted the population Newsom says he is trying to help.
California is spending billions to house homeless in hotels
Project Homekey is set for a massive expansion in California. The program is repurposing vacant hotels, motels and other unused properties as permanent supportive housing for residents without a place to live
Homeless man on bicycle killed on I-580 in Emeryville
Witnesses told officers that the man was on a bike traveling the wrong way, against traffic, when he was hit by one vehicle, and then another.
Fremont company helps save homeless man's puppy
A Fremont company has paid $12,000 in medical care for a homeless man’s puppy after an employee accidentally hits the dog with a work van. The owner of the dog is grateful the company helped to save the dog's life.
FAA sets deadline for clearing of homeless encampment near San Jose airport
Hundreds of unhoused San Jose residents face an uncertain future. This, as the city is under pressure from the federal government to clear a homeless encampment at the edge of the San Jose airport's runways.
Oakland homeless encampment fires triple, some are arson
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
California's big city mayors urge state to allocate $4B to tackle homeless crisis
The mayors said they need flexible funding and the ability to decide on a city-by-city basis what will work for them in finding long-term solutions.
San Francisco homeless camp to be removed, advocates say residents have right to stay
People who have been living in their cars and in tents in a state-owned parking lot under Interstate 80 in San Francisco are slated to be removed on Monday, but their advocates are arguing they have the right to stay under state law.
San Jose sees big turnout for second dose vaccines among homeless community
The hope was that the 500 people who got their first doses in April, would come back for their second. As it turns out, they were pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
Advocates for the homeless optimistic about Newsom’s plans after ‘decades of inaction’
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Dilapidated Oakland hotel renovated, reopens as affordable housing
A dilapidated hotel in Oakland has reopened as affordable housing, free of code violations and deplorable conditions.
Auditor says Oakland not equipped to handle growth in homeless encampments
The audit found the city was not adequately prepared to shoulder such a massive project and the Encampment Management Team was overwhelmed by the undertaking of closing and cleaning encampments throughout Oakland.
Oakland: Homeless services audit find city not prepared to deal with crisis
An audit of homeless services in Oakland found that a team charged with closing and cleaning homeless encampments was not adequately prepared to deal with the problem and lacked an efficient strategy for dealing with the growth of the camps.
Friday night fire at Oakland recycling facility originated at homeless encampment, officials say
A two-alarm fire Friday night at an Oakland recycler originated at a homeless camp along the railroad tracks, with the cause still undetermined, Oakland fire officials said.
East Bay community groups launch initiative to support homeless youth
Community groups delivered what they call "bags of comfort" to hundreds of homeless young people on Tuesday.
'Oakland looks like a trash can': Neighbors form vigilante patrols to curb crime
For months, neighbors have complained to the City of Oakland about crime, encampments, prostitution and illegal dumping, but with little change, they've decided to take matters into their own hands.
Fremont to consider plans to create safe living spaces for homeless
Fremont city staff members will propose a plan to create safe living spaces for homeless people during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Audit: California should track homeless spending, set policy
California has spent $13 billion in the last three years to tackle a massive homelessness problem likely to worsen with the pandemic.
San Jose man arrested for animal abuse, vandalism
A 40-year-old San Jose homeless man was arrested for animal abuse and felony vandalism at a preschool Saturday morning