Oakland homeless camp goes up in flames
A fire started early Tuesday morning at an Oakland homeless encampment beneath the 880 freeway.
Former Wood Street encampment residents move to another Oakland Caltrans lot
Former unhoused residents from Oakland's sprawling Wood Street homeless encampment have found a new place to call home on a state parking lot.
Sister of Oakland homicide victim tied to Stockton serial killings speaks out
Juan Miguel Vazquez Serrano, shot and killed in East Oakland last year, is the first known victim of an apparent serial killer who's on the loose after fatally shooting five other people in Stockton in recent months.
Homelessness increased for California Latinos during pandemic
A new report says due to the pandemic, over 22,000 additional people fell into homelessness in California. The data also shows that Latinos experienced an increase in homelessness during that time, more than any other group.
San Jose to clear large RV encampment at Columbus Park
San Jose City officials say there are about 140 vehicles currently inoperable in Columbus Park. Some people living there say they’re trying to figure out where they’ll go once the encampment is cleared.
Homeless population in Alameda County approaching 10,000 people
Alameda County's homeless population grew 22 percent over the past three years and is approaching 10,000 people, according to the release Wednesday of official point-in-time numbers.
Homeless residents along Wood Street may get access to other land
Caltrans on Wednesday began the third and final phase of clearing people and their belongings from the agency's property along Wood Street in Oakland, an agency spokesperson said.
Some take aim at Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf as her 8 years wind down
The three biggest issues facing Oakland now are crime, homelessness and blight, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said at a State of the City address Tuesday morning.
Homeless college students could get guaranteed income in Santa Clara County
11.2% of San Jose State’s student body experienced homelessness in the last 12 months, according to a report.
Lawsuit demands San Francisco stop homeless camp sweeps
The complaint states that San Francisco “presents the image of a caring municipality” with a plan to address homelessness, but decades of inaction on affordable housing has left thousands forced to use tents and vehicles as shelter.
14 people die on Santa Clara County streets in September
Santa Clara County says that over a dozen people living on the streets died this month, most of them in San Jose. County officials say a lack of housing, drug use and other health issues are contributing to the increase in deaths.
Oakland homeless encampment undergoes another phase of evictions
The Wood Street homeless encampment in West Oakland is in its second phase of evictions as Caltrans contractors clear piles of trash, RVs, cars and other hazards. But some unhoused residents are refusing to leave.
Nearly half of Santa Clara County's homeless population are people 55 and older
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows that last year, a million more seniors aged 65 and older, fell into poverty. That’s more than 10% of seniors, the highest level since 2002. Santa Clara County also reported 40% of its homeless population was at least 55 years or older in 2019.
Dreamforce 2022 underway in San Francisco
Dreamforce is underway in San Francisco and 40,000 conventioneers have flooded into the city.
San Francisco city leaders continue to grapple with the Tenderloin's long-standing issues
San Francisco city leaders continue to struggle facing the challenges in the Tenderloin.
Progress made clearing Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment
Caltrans contractors have removed trash, tents, cars and RVs at Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment, despite some unhoused residents refusing to leave.
California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless
With more than 100,000 people living on California’s streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its kind law on Wednesday that could force some of them into treatment as part of a program he describes as "care" but opponents argue is cruel.
Man seeks court order to stop San Jose from removing his trailer from encampment
Rudy Ortega filed for a temporary restraining order with the U.S. District Court on September 7. Now he’s asking a judge to stop the city from removing his trailer and other belongings.
Caltrans starts clearing Oakland's Wood Street encampment
A major cleanup got underway Thursday as Caltrans crews started clearing Oakland's largest homeless encampment.
Concern grows for Oakland homeless residents amid heatwave
Advocates and first responders are taking action to keep the homeless hydrated and say unhoused residents are at the highest risk for dehydration, heat stroke and other medical emergencies.