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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain View settles RV parking ban suit
The city of Mountain View has reached an agreement in a lawsuit over its RV parking ban.
The city of Mountain View has reached an agreement in a lawsuit over its RV parking ban.
Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment must be cleared, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Friday that unhoused residents at a sprawling homeless encampment in Oakland must leave.
A federal judge ruled Friday that unhoused residents at a sprawling homeless encampment in Oakland must leave.
Castro shops won't pay taxes unless San Francisco addresses crime and homelessness
The Castro Merchants Association sent a letter to San Francisco city officials saying they plan to stop paying taxes if The City doesn't do more to address burglaries, vandalism, people with behavioral health problems and unhoused people camping on the sidewalks in front of businesses and residences.
The Castro Merchants Association sent a letter to San Francisco city officials saying they plan to stop paying taxes if The City doesn't do more to address burglaries, vandalism, people with behavioral health problems and unhoused people camping on the sidewalks in front of businesses and residences.
SF investigates after out-of-town cop drops off homeless man in city
San Francisco's City Attorney David Chiu said he's now investigating the San Rafael Police Department for dropping off a homeless man in the city without providing him help.
San Francisco's City Attorney David Chiu said he's now investigating the San Rafael Police Department for dropping off a homeless man in the city without providing him help.
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.
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.