Lurie signs legislation to expand drug-free supportive housing
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Wednesday signed legislation to create more drug-free permanent supportive housing options in the city.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Wednesday signed legislation to create more drug-free permanent supportive housing options in the city.
A truckload of hope arrives in Oakland
A nationwide campaign to fight hunger is bringing thousands of pounds of food to the East Bay. The Oakland delivery is part of a larger effort to distribute millions of pounds of food across all 50 states. David Kimball, President of the Oakland Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Pastor Michael Wallace, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, give insight.
A nationwide campaign to fight hunger is bringing thousands of pounds of food to the East Bay. The Oakland delivery is part of a larger effort to distribute millions of pounds of food across all 50 states. David Kimball, President of the Oakland Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Pastor Michael Wallace, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, give insight.
East Oakland residents frustrated with growing homeless encampment near school
Community members have repeatedly called 311 to report the public health and safety hazard. While the city has cleaned up the area in the past, residents say they are not receiving the same response this time.
Community members have repeatedly called 311 to report the public health and safety hazard. While the city has cleaned up the area in the past, residents say they are not receiving the same response this time.
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder holds first town hall after mental health leave
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder attended her first town hall meeting in three months following a leave of absence.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder attended her first town hall meeting in three months following a leave of absence.
Supreme Court ruling allows San Jose to penalize homeless people
San Jose hasn’t hesitated to implement a wave of policies and programs aimed at tamping down homelessness since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling opened the floodgates to ban homeless people in public spaces.
San Jose hasn’t hesitated to implement a wave of policies and programs aimed at tamping down homelessness since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling opened the floodgates to ban homeless people in public spaces.
San Francisco leaders say they're making progress with homeless population
San Francisco leaders say they are making significant progress in addressing the city's homeless problem, pointing to new data released Tuesday morning.
San Francisco leaders say they are making significant progress in addressing the city's homeless problem, pointing to new data released Tuesday morning.
Matt Mahan says he'll seek a third term as San Jose mayor in 2028
One day after conceding the California gubernatorial race, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced he will remain in office and plans to run for reelection to a third term.
One day after conceding the California gubernatorial race, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced he will remain in office and plans to run for reelection to a third term.
Oakland homelessness numbers drop by 20%: report
Oakland homelessness numbers have dropped by over 20% in the past two years, according to an Alameda County Health report released on Tuesday. It’s the first such decline in more than a decade.
Oakland homelessness numbers have dropped by over 20% in the past two years, according to an Alameda County Health report released on Tuesday. It’s the first such decline in more than a decade.
Overall homelessness in San Francisco trending downward city data shows
San Francisco's latest Point-in-Time count took place at the end of January and shows unsheltered homelessness is at its lowest level in 15 years.
San Francisco's latest Point-in-Time count took place at the end of January and shows unsheltered homelessness is at its lowest level in 15 years.
San Francisco cites progress in homelessness response
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that the city is consolidating outreach under SFDPH, pointing to gains in shelter placements, faster response times, and expanded treatment capacity.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that the city is consolidating outreach under SFDPH, pointing to gains in shelter placements, faster response times, and expanded treatment capacity.
San Jose clears out former 'Jungle' homeless encampment
San Jose city officials on Wednesday cleared a large homeless encampment on land near Coyote Creek and the Happy Hollow Zoo, an area once notorious as "The Jungle."
San Jose city officials on Wednesday cleared a large homeless encampment on land near Coyote Creek and the Happy Hollow Zoo, an area once notorious as "The Jungle."
Santa Clara County to receive $50M in state funds to address homelessness crisis
Officials in Santa Clara County on Wednesday welcomed news that Gov. Gavin Newsom has earmarked $50 million in state funding to help reduce, and potentially end, the region’s homelessness crisis.
Officials in Santa Clara County on Wednesday welcomed news that Gov. Gavin Newsom has earmarked $50 million in state funding to help reduce, and potentially end, the region’s homelessness crisis.
Homeless advocates note massive decrease in San Francisco shelters despite need
Advocates for the unhoused in San Francisco are worried about a round of closures of long-term shelters in the city's Tenderloin District. The city says they are working to put long-term fixes in place.
Advocates for the unhoused in San Francisco are worried about a round of closures of long-term shelters in the city's Tenderloin District. The city says they are working to put long-term fixes in place.
Federal funding boosts Guadalupe Trail expansion in San Jose
One of the most ambitious public trail projects in San Jose received a significant boost Thursday. Federal funding has been secured to help complete a vital section of the Guadalupe River Trail, an expansive path that will eventually run from the San Francisco Bay all the way to South San Jose.
One of the most ambitious public trail projects in San Jose received a significant boost Thursday. Federal funding has been secured to help complete a vital section of the Guadalupe River Trail, an expansive path that will eventually run from the San Francisco Bay all the way to South San Jose.
San Francisco touts RV program: Fewer people living in vehicles
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's office on Wednesday released new data on the number of tents, RVs and encampments on city streets, reporting that the number of people living in their vehicles has reached a new low.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's office on Wednesday released new data on the number of tents, RVs and encampments on city streets, reporting that the number of people living in their vehicles has reached a new low.
California awards $419M to combat homelessness in SF, LA and San Diego
Gov. Newsom announced that the state will award $419 million to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego as part of the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.
Gov. Newsom announced that the state will award $419 million to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego as part of the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.
California awards $419M to combat homelessness in SF, LA and San Diego
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state will spend $419 million in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego as part of the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state will spend $419 million in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego as part of the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.
San Francisco could allow involuntary medication for those with mental illness
San Francisco leaders are working on a new bill they say would allow the treatment of those battling mental illness even if they don't want the help. The bill would allow the courts to authorize involuntary medication for some people with serious mental health conditions.
San Francisco leaders are working on a new bill they say would allow the treatment of those battling mental illness even if they don't want the help. The bill would allow the courts to authorize involuntary medication for some people with serious mental health conditions.
San Jose group hosts celebration for unhoused women
A San Jose group hosted a celebration on Wednesday for dozens of unhoused and recently housed women, offering a warm meal, gifts, and a sense of community.
A San Jose group hosted a celebration on Wednesday for dozens of unhoused and recently housed women, offering a warm meal, gifts, and a sense of community.
'I'm scared to death': Storm concerns for unhoused residents
Rainy weather across the Bay Area could lead to pooling water in low-lying areas, creating hazardous conditions for people living on the streets and in creek beds.
Rainy weather across the Bay Area could lead to pooling water in low-lying areas, creating hazardous conditions for people living on the streets and in creek beds.