Security guard fatally shot at community cabin site for homeless in Oakland
A security guard at a community cabin site for unhoused residents in Oakland was shot and killed while on the job last week.
A security guard at a community cabin site for unhoused residents in Oakland was shot and killed while on the job last week.
Survey says many Bay Area residents frustrated with quality of life
The Bay Area Council has put out its latest survey of the sense and sensibilities of Bay Area residents on a wide variety of major economic and quality of life issues. While it's just a snapshot in time, it is one that is in sharp focus.
The Bay Area Council has put out its latest survey of the sense and sensibilities of Bay Area residents on a wide variety of major economic and quality of life issues. While it's just a snapshot in time, it is one that is in sharp focus.
1 person found dead at Oakland homeless camp fire
One person was found dead in an RV after a fire broke out at an Oakland homeless encampment, the city's fire department said.
One person was found dead in an RV after a fire broke out at an Oakland homeless encampment, the city's fire department said.
San Rafael homeless man suing city for health problems
A man who is homeless in San Rafael has sued both the city and CalTrans, claiming that living in a camp near the freeway has caused multiple health issues.
A man who is homeless in San Rafael has sued both the city and CalTrans, claiming that living in a camp near the freeway has caused multiple health issues.
Homeless advocates say court-ordered mental health treatment violates civil rights
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he wants the Legislature to approve the establishment of so-called mental health courts in each of California's 58 counties.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he wants the Legislature to approve the establishment of so-called mental health courts in each of California's 58 counties.
Supervisor proposes providing San Francisco with more options to shelter homeless, including tiny homes
San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman on Tuesday proposed legislation to ensure that homeless residents be provided with shelter more quickly and be offered a wider range of options -- including tiny homes and other non-congregate shelters.
San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman on Tuesday proposed legislation to ensure that homeless residents be provided with shelter more quickly and be offered a wider range of options -- including tiny homes and other non-congregate shelters.
San Francisco's Tenderloin state of emergency declaration expires
The 90-day emergency declaration aimed at cleaning up San Francisco's Tenderloin District expires Thursday. The mayor’s office is saying just because that order is expiring; it doesn't mean the work is over.
The 90-day emergency declaration aimed at cleaning up San Francisco's Tenderloin District expires Thursday. The mayor’s office is saying just because that order is expiring; it doesn't mean the work is over.
BART ridership increases, police chief says system safety is priority
As BART ridership increases the transit system's police chief reassured the public that the system's safety is a priority.
As BART ridership increases the transit system's police chief reassured the public that the system's safety is a priority.
Contra Costa Co. agrees to $4.5M settlement in police shooting death of Tyrell Wilson
Contra Costa County officials have agreed to a $4.5 million settlement in a deadly police shooting.
Contra Costa County officials have agreed to a $4.5 million settlement in a deadly police shooting.
San Francisco's 1st tiny-home village ready for homeless people
San Francisco's first tiny home community is ready for residents in the Hayes Valley neighborhood.
San Francisco's first tiny home community is ready for residents in the Hayes Valley neighborhood.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Newsom proposes to force some homeless people into treatment
The proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, would require all counties in California to set up a mental health branch in civil court to assist people in need of help but who won’t accept services.
The proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, would require all counties in California to set up a mental health branch in civil court to assist people in need of help but who won’t accept services.
Concerns about homeless amid Bay Area cold snap
Freezing temperatures across the Bay Area is causing concern about the safety of the thousands of people who sleep on the streets.
Freezing temperatures across the Bay Area is causing concern about the safety of the thousands of people who sleep on the streets.
1 woman dead in San Francisco homeless encampment overpass fire
The fire broke out in a confined space just after midnight inside an onramp at the Bosworth Street onramp to southbound Interstate 280. One person died and three were injured.
The fire broke out in a confined space just after midnight inside an onramp at the Bosworth Street onramp to southbound Interstate 280. One person died and three were injured.
Man shot near San Francisco City Hall, no arrests made
A man was wounded in a San Francisco shooting Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A man was wounded in a San Francisco shooting Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Freeze warning for some, hail falls in other parts of the Bay Area
Parts of the East Bay looked like a Winter Wonderland Tuesday afternoon as we are in the midst of a cold snap, but the precipitation accumulating on the ground was actually hail, not snow.
Parts of the East Bay looked like a Winter Wonderland Tuesday afternoon as we are in the midst of a cold snap, but the precipitation accumulating on the ground was actually hail, not snow.
Slipping through the cracks: Accusations of systemic failure at tiny home community
It's supposed to offer temporary housing for the homeless, while helping them find a more permanent place. But now some residents of this tiny home community in Mountain View say they're being forced out without a plan of where to go next.
It's supposed to offer temporary housing for the homeless, while helping them find a more permanent place. But now some residents of this tiny home community in Mountain View say they're being forced out without a plan of where to go next.
Mission residents want homeless and mentally ill to be housed for safety's sake
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District say there are escalating problems stemming from homeless encampments, mostly involving fires and fights.
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District say there are escalating problems stemming from homeless encampments, mostly involving fires and fights.
Sausalito homeless camp fire, explosion create 'state of emergency'
A local state of emergency was declared Thursday due to activity at a sanctioned homeless encampment in Sausalito's Marinship Park.
A local state of emergency was declared Thursday due to activity at a sanctioned homeless encampment in Sausalito's Marinship Park.
Food bank says one in four Alameda County residents need help getting groceries
Even with the pandemic entering its third year, new people keep coming to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, many who never needed this kind of help before.
Even with the pandemic entering its third year, new people keep coming to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, many who never needed this kind of help before.