Nonprofit reports COVID outbreaks at 2 shelters in San Francisco
The nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul of San Francisco on Wednesday reported an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at two shelters in the city.
The nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul of San Francisco on Wednesday reported an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at two shelters in the city.
Supervisors vote to reconsider Mayor Breed's Emergency declaration for San Francisco's Tenderloin
San Francisco supervisors will reconsider whether a state of emergency is necessary for the Tenderloin district.
San Francisco supervisors will reconsider whether a state of emergency is necessary for the Tenderloin district.
25 more shelter beds available this weekend at St. Vincent De Paul in Oakland
Twenty-five more beds will be available over the weekend at St. Vincent de Paul Community Center and Shelter in Oakland, thanks to help from city staff and the American Red Cross.
Twenty-five more beds will be available over the weekend at St. Vincent de Paul Community Center and Shelter in Oakland, thanks to help from city staff and the American Red Cross.
Santa Rosa opening pop-up tent warming center with cold weather coming
The city of Santa Rosa, in partnership with Catholic Charities, is opening a pop-up tent warming center for people in need, as the forecast calls for overnight temperatures to dip into the 30s Thursday night and as low as the upper 20s Friday and Saturday nights.
The city of Santa Rosa, in partnership with Catholic Charities, is opening a pop-up tent warming center for people in need, as the forecast calls for overnight temperatures to dip into the 30s Thursday night and as low as the upper 20s Friday and Saturday nights.
Homeless advocates doubtful Tenderloin emergency plan will improve public safety
Homeless advocates in San Francisco on Tuesday blasted the city's recent plan to address mental health and drug use in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.
Homeless advocates in San Francisco on Tuesday blasted the city's recent plan to address mental health and drug use in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.
Sister wonders why hit-and-run driver didn't stop after killing her brother
A grieving sister is searching for answers after a hit-and-run in Vallejo left her brother dead.
A grieving sister is searching for answers after a hit-and-run in Vallejo left her brother dead.
San Francisco doctor showcases some of city's unhoused residents in outdoor exhibit
A family physician in San Francisco said his many walks in the city has opened his eyes to the plight of homeless individuals.
A family physician in San Francisco said his many walks in the city has opened his eyes to the plight of homeless individuals.
Some Oakland restaurants are adding a dining surcharge to feed the homeless
People who dine at some of Oakland's most popular restaurants are about to see an additional 1% fee on their bills. That money will go towards meals for those living on the street.
People who dine at some of Oakland's most popular restaurants are about to see an additional 1% fee on their bills. That money will go towards meals for those living on the street.
Rainy weather raises concerns around Santa Cruz County homeless encampment already flooded out
Wednesday’s rainstorm is stoking fears that flooding that occurred two days ago could again swamp a Santa Cruz homeless encampment.
Wednesday’s rainstorm is stoking fears that flooding that occurred two days ago could again swamp a Santa Cruz homeless encampment.
Residents at senior mobile home park worried about 40% rent increase
At the Youngstown Mobile Home Park for seniors in Petaluma, there is anger and a lot of worry over notice about a massive rent hike notice.
At the Youngstown Mobile Home Park for seniors in Petaluma, there is anger and a lot of worry over notice about a massive rent hike notice.
San Francisco kidnap attempt leaves father in shock, possibly homeless woman arrested
The father of a 22-month-old boy who was subjected to a kidnapping attempt in San Francisco Wednesday spoke with KTVU about the ordeal.
The father of a 22-month-old boy who was subjected to a kidnapping attempt in San Francisco Wednesday spoke with KTVU about the ordeal.
Homeless students' needs at center of rally at San Jose State University
Despite progress, San Jose State University and one of its student groups are at odds over how best to serve those affected by homelessness.
Despite progress, San Jose State University and one of its student groups are at odds over how best to serve those affected by homelessness.
Some homeless encampment residents offered shelter and services in Antioch
Along the train tracks near Antioch's waterfront, homeless people have been setting up a series of small encampments.
Along the train tracks near Antioch's waterfront, homeless people have been setting up a series of small encampments.
Maryland woman rolls out mobile shower unit to give homeless ‘dignity’ and ‘sense of self’
Omolayo Adebayo spent four years raising funds to purchase a mobile shower unit to give the homeless population a chance to freshen up and develop a “sense of self.”
Omolayo Adebayo spent four years raising funds to purchase a mobile shower unit to give the homeless population a chance to freshen up and develop a “sense of self.”
'You're not wanted here:' Advocates decry San Jose homeless camp barriers
Pastor Scott Wager said the barriers make it difficult to bring supplies to people in the encampment and send a hostile message to residents struggling to survive.
Pastor Scott Wager said the barriers make it difficult to bring supplies to people in the encampment and send a hostile message to residents struggling to survive.
San Jose nonprofit serves up early Thanksgiving meals to unhoused residents
Hundreds of people stood in line Wednesday for a hot Thanksgiving lunch in San Jose.
Hundreds of people stood in line Wednesday for a hot Thanksgiving lunch in San Jose.
Hundreds in need receive free Thanksgiving food from San Mateo nonprofit
Hundreds of people pulled up in cars at Samaritan House in San Mateo Tuesday for free groceries and Thanksgiving turkeys. Don Rasmussen came in his wheelchair.
Hundreds of people pulled up in cars at Samaritan House in San Mateo Tuesday for free groceries and Thanksgiving turkeys. Don Rasmussen came in his wheelchair.
Oakland mayor announces bold rental assistance pilot program
200 Oakland families will each get ongoing support, averaging $750 a month, for up to 18 months, to reduce their rents by 50%.
200 Oakland families will each get ongoing support, averaging $750 a month, for up to 18 months, to reduce their rents by 50%.
Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao announces candidacy for mayor
Another candidate has joined the race to become the next mayor of Oakland. City council member Sheng Thao officially announced her candidacy Wednesday afternoon.
Another candidate has joined the race to become the next mayor of Oakland. City council member Sheng Thao officially announced her candidacy Wednesday afternoon.
San Jose nonprofit fundraising to help homeless veterans
The San Jose-based nonprofit “Open Doors to Future Possibilities” will be fundraising on Veteran’s Day to expand its services to help veterans. The majority are homeless in Santa Clara County. The nonprofit’s founder said it’s trying to keep up with demand.
The San Jose-based nonprofit “Open Doors to Future Possibilities” will be fundraising on Veteran’s Day to expand its services to help veterans. The majority are homeless in Santa Clara County. The nonprofit’s founder said it’s trying to keep up with demand.