Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reflects on first 150 days in office, addresses challenges moving forward
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is entering his sixth month in office. As she deals with a historic $360 million budget deficit and other challenges moving forward, we asked her to evaluate her first 150 days leading the city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is entering his sixth month in office. As she deals with a historic $360 million budget deficit and other challenges moving forward, we asked her to evaluate her first 150 days leading the city.
SF Board of Supervisors want Mayor Breed to attend outdoor U.N. Plaza meeting to highlight opioid epidemic
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors are planning on holding a portion of their next meeting outdoors, at nearby U.N. Plaza. The board is hoping to highlight the city's opioid crisis and grill the mayor about how she plans to address it.
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors are planning on holding a portion of their next meeting outdoors, at nearby U.N. Plaza. The board is hoping to highlight the city's opioid crisis and grill the mayor about how she plans to address it.
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.
San Mateo County will receive federal funds to provide a home for 20 families or individuals.
White House vows more federal aid to reduce homelessness in 5 cities and California
Five major U.S. cities and the state of California will receive federal help to get unsheltered residents into permanent housing under a new plan launched Thursday as part of the Biden administration’s larger goal to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025.
Five major U.S. cities and the state of California will receive federal help to get unsheltered residents into permanent housing under a new plan launched Thursday as part of the Biden administration’s larger goal to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025.
San Jose will start clearing unhoused people from Coyote Creek Monday
Starting Monday, the City of San Jose plans to help rehouse 120-200 people living along the waterway. Valley Water says it will make flood improvements along the waterway, but advocates say with limited shelter space and housing, the people living there won’t have any place to go.
Starting Monday, the City of San Jose plans to help rehouse 120-200 people living along the waterway. Valley Water says it will make flood improvements along the waterway, but advocates say with limited shelter space and housing, the people living there won’t have any place to go.
Black student reparations, housing for unhoused students among Oakland teachers' proposals
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
“I’m ecstatic that it’s being cleaned up." Neighbors react to official closure of Wood Street encampment
After three weeks of transitioning Wood Street encampment residents and their pets to safe shelter programs, the City of Oakland said it completed the court-authorized closure of Wood Street Commons. Some neighbors are calling it a win for the community. Dave Detling reports
After three weeks of transitioning Wood Street encampment residents and their pets to safe shelter programs, the City of Oakland said it completed the court-authorized closure of Wood Street Commons. Some neighbors are calling it a win for the community. Dave Detling reports
Ex-SF fire commissioner investigated for alleged bear spray attacks
A former San Francisco fire commissioner is being investigated by city police for potentially using bear spray on homeless people in a series of attacks.
A former San Francisco fire commissioner is being investigated by city police for potentially using bear spray on homeless people in a series of attacks.
City of Santa Clara moves forward with interim housing project despite community push back
Life Moves, the owner of the housing project, says increased crime has not been an issue at other housing projects. The council voted 4-3 to move forward with the project.
Life Moves, the owner of the housing project, says increased crime has not been an issue at other housing projects. The council voted 4-3 to move forward with the project.
Rally held to remember Banko Brown — D.A. declines to file charges against armed Walgreens guard
Activists held a rally on Market Street in San Francisco Monday afternoon at the spot where 24-year-old Banko Brown was shot and killed last Thursday evening.
Activists held a rally on Market Street in San Francisco Monday afternoon at the spot where 24-year-old Banko Brown was shot and killed last Thursday evening.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao unveils her first budget amid historic deficit
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday released her proposed $4 billion budget for the next two fiscal years – outlining her vision and priorities for the city as she grapples with a $360 million shortfall.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday released her proposed $4 billion budget for the next two fiscal years – outlining her vision and priorities for the city as she grapples with a $360 million shortfall.
No signs of California National Guard in San Francisco to tackle fentanyl crisis
It seemed like more of the same Thursday in San Francisco's Tenderloin, less than a week after Gov. Newsom announced he's bringing in the California National Guard to help dismantle fentanyl trafficking.
It seemed like more of the same Thursday in San Francisco's Tenderloin, less than a week after Gov. Newsom announced he's bringing in the California National Guard to help dismantle fentanyl trafficking.
Homeless man latest Oakland homicide victim as leaders react to recent violence
The death of a homeless man Wednesday outside a vacant business in Oakland's Chinatown is being investigated as the city's latest homicide, as city, police and community leaders reacted to recent violence.
The death of a homeless man Wednesday outside a vacant business in Oakland's Chinatown is being investigated as the city's latest homicide, as city, police and community leaders reacted to recent violence.
San Jose mayor touts program that leads unhoused to work, training and housing
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan touted a year-old program to help get unhoused residents jobs, housing.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan touted a year-old program to help get unhoused residents jobs, housing.
Former SF fire commissioner attacked with pipe accused of using bear spray on homeless people
A former San Francisco fire commissioner, who was beaten with a metal rod, is facing backlash after the public defender's office released videos and information claiming he used bear spray on unhoused people eight times.
A former San Francisco fire commissioner, who was beaten with a metal rod, is facing backlash after the public defender's office released videos and information claiming he used bear spray on unhoused people eight times.
San Francisco supervisors propose adding 2,000 homeless shelter beds in 2 years
San Francisco supervisors are considering a proposal to increase shelter beds for the unhoused population in the city.
San Francisco supervisors are considering a proposal to increase shelter beds for the unhoused population in the city.
Oakland authorities begin evicting Wood Street encampment residents
Oakland city crews are clearing, cleaning and closing the sprawling Wood Street Commons homeless encampment. The eviction process will last at least two weeks to give people time to clear out and relocate, city leaders said.
Oakland city crews are clearing, cleaning and closing the sprawling Wood Street Commons homeless encampment. The eviction process will last at least two weeks to give people time to clear out and relocate, city leaders said.
Former San Francisco fire commissioner victim in brutal pipe beating
Former fire commissioner Donald Carmignani was repeatedly slashed, beaten and hit over the head Wednesday evening, according to friends and family.
Former fire commissioner Donald Carmignani was repeatedly slashed, beaten and hit over the head Wednesday evening, according to friends and family.
Homeless woman found near San Jose creek believed to have died weeks ago
Advocates say despite efforts by the county, people are still dying on the streets of San Jose and the County is on track to have even more unhoused people die than last year.
Advocates say despite efforts by the county, people are still dying on the streets of San Jose and the County is on track to have even more unhoused people die than last year.
Housing, mental health care key to Newsom's latest strategy to fight homeless crisis
Newsom says he wants to build facilities where over $10,000 people a year can live and be treated for mental illness. Newsom’s past policies have been heavily criticized for not producing results and this time he wants California voters to weigh in on his new plan.
Newsom says he wants to build facilities where over $10,000 people a year can live and be treated for mental illness. Newsom’s past policies have been heavily criticized for not producing results and this time he wants California voters to weigh in on his new plan.