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.
SJSU homeless advocates frustrated with administration's actions, or lack thereof
San Jose State University's Student Homeless Alliance, a student group that represents the campus's roughly 4,000 homeless students, is frustrated with the administration's actions - or lack thereof.
San Jose State University's Student Homeless Alliance, a student group that represents the campus's roughly 4,000 homeless students, is frustrated with the administration's actions - or lack thereof.
Ferry service part of infrastructure improvements coming to SF's Treasure Island
In just a matter of months a new ferry service will be launching, taking passengers to and from Treasure Island. This is just part of the major changes coming to the island in the next few years.
In just a matter of months a new ferry service will be launching, taking passengers to and from Treasure Island. This is just part of the major changes coming to the island in the next few years.
Oakland to provide tiny-home shelters in vacant lot ahead of winter weather, heat included
Many of the residents of a tent encampment on East 12th Street near the Alameda County Courthouse, will soon be moving right next door into what the city is calling Lakeview Village.
Many of the residents of a tent encampment on East 12th Street near the Alameda County Courthouse, will soon be moving right next door into what the city is calling Lakeview Village.
Residents of San Jose homeless encampment facing removal alarmed by city's latest action
City officials say Thursday’s action was only the removal of debris and other trash before heavy rains move through the Bay Area Friday and Sunday.
City officials say Thursday’s action was only the removal of debris and other trash before heavy rains move through the Bay Area Friday and Sunday.
Residents of San Jose homeless encampment facing removal alarmed by city's latest action
There was concern and confusion Thursday, for some unhoused San Jose residents. They woke during morning rain to find several police officers and city equipment removing their belongings. Some took the action as a sign they were being forced out earlier than promised by city officials.
There was concern and confusion Thursday, for some unhoused San Jose residents. They woke during morning rain to find several police officers and city equipment removing their belongings. Some took the action as a sign they were being forced out earlier than promised by city officials.
San Jose city leaders debate plans to remove homeless encampment from near airport
San Jose city leaders, Tuesday afternoon, debated a plan to remove unhoused residents living in an encampment near Mineta-San Jose International Airport.
San Jose city leaders, Tuesday afternoon, debated a plan to remove unhoused residents living in an encampment near Mineta-San Jose International Airport.
San Jose city leaders debate plans to remove homeless encampment from near airport
San Jose city leaders, Tuesday afternoon, debated a plan to remove unhoused residents living in an encampment near Mineta-San Jose International Airport.
San Jose city leaders, Tuesday afternoon, debated a plan to remove unhoused residents living in an encampment near Mineta-San Jose International Airport.
Medical examiner releases identity of homeless man killed after being set on fire
A homeless man killed after someone set his sleeping bag on fire last week in San Francisco's Mission District has been identified as 43-year-old Luis Temaj, the city's Medical Examiner's Office said Friday.
A homeless man killed after someone set his sleeping bag on fire last week in San Francisco's Mission District has been identified as 43-year-old Luis Temaj, the city's Medical Examiner's Office said Friday.
Homeless man who woke up to sleeping bag on fire in San Francisco has died
San Francisco Police Department are now investigating a homicide after a homeless man, who awoke to his sleeping bag on fire last week, has died from his injuries.
San Francisco Police Department are now investigating a homicide after a homeless man, who awoke to his sleeping bag on fire last week, has died from his injuries.
San Francisco Family Relief Fund helps struggling Bayview District residents
Some 800 families still struggling financially from the pandemic received help from the San Francisco Family Relief Fund in the Bayview District Wednesday.
Some 800 families still struggling financially from the pandemic received help from the San Francisco Family Relief Fund in the Bayview District Wednesday.
VIDEO: Bulldozer strikes tent with a man in it during DC homeless encampment removal
Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.
Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.
San Jose approves homeless housing near police department
The San Jose Police Department will be getting new neighbors. On Tuesday, city leaders voted unanimously to move forward on a project to house the homeless in an overflow parking lot for police officers.
The San Jose Police Department will be getting new neighbors. On Tuesday, city leaders voted unanimously to move forward on a project to house the homeless in an overflow parking lot for police officers.