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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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.   

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. 

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.

Residents of San Jose homeless encampment facing removal alarmed by city's latest action
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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.