Displaced RV residents at closed VTA station ordered to move again
The fallout from San Jose’s recent cleanup of its largest homeless encampment at Columbus Park continues, as nearly two dozen displaced RV residents are being forced to move yet again — for some, the fourth time in as many weeks.
The fallout from San Jose’s recent cleanup of its largest homeless encampment at Columbus Park continues, as nearly two dozen displaced RV residents are being forced to move yet again — for some, the fourth time in as many weeks.
SF City Supervisor wants to see drug-free supportive housing options in the city
Dorsey authored the bill along with Board President Rafael Mandelman, and it was co-sponsored by Supervisors Stephen Sherrill and Danny Sauter. He says many of the fatal overdoses in the city were tied to drug-tolerant housing options.
Dorsey authored the bill along with Board President Rafael Mandelman, and it was co-sponsored by Supervisors Stephen Sherrill and Danny Sauter. He says many of the fatal overdoses in the city were tied to drug-tolerant housing options.
After San Jose's Columbus Park sweep, many unhoused say they were left behind
San Jose encampment sweeps leave some in the same situation they were in before the sweep — just in a different location. The city said some residents continue to refuse offers of assistance or shelter.
San Jose encampment sweeps leave some in the same situation they were in before the sweep — just in a different location. The city said some residents continue to refuse offers of assistance or shelter.
Oakland residents say shooter continues attacking people living on streets
The shooting of projectiles has been going on since July said one bus dweller.
The shooting of projectiles has been going on since July said one bus dweller.
Unhoused people say someone is still shooting at them in Oakland
Oakland residents living on the street say someone continues shooting at the vehicles where they are living along Hollis Street.
Oakland residents living on the street say someone continues shooting at the vehicles where they are living along Hollis Street.
New sleeping site for homeless set to open in San Jose
A new, safe sleeping site is opening in San Jose this week, two weeks after the city began cleaning up the largest homeless encampment in the South Bay.
A new, safe sleeping site is opening in San Jose this week, two weeks after the city began cleaning up the largest homeless encampment in the South Bay.
Body found as San Jose clears largest homeless encampment
Mayor Matt Mahan said during a news conference that the body was discovered during the clearing of the Columbus Park encampment. The cause of death is under investigation.
Mayor Matt Mahan said during a news conference that the body was discovered during the clearing of the Columbus Park encampment. The cause of death is under investigation.
San Jose sweep homeless people from Columbus Park
Over the years, Columbus Park has become a refuge for homeless LGBTQ+ people seeking safety in community. As San Jose gears up to sweep its largest homeless encampment, members of this population have limited options where they don't fear being harassed.
Over the years, Columbus Park has become a refuge for homeless LGBTQ+ people seeking safety in community. As San Jose gears up to sweep its largest homeless encampment, members of this population have limited options where they don't fear being harassed.
East Oakland residents demand action about "unsafe" and "unsanitary" encampment
Neighbors said the encampment started shortly before the pandemic in 2020, and has grown steadily in the past five years.
Neighbors said the encampment started shortly before the pandemic in 2020, and has grown steadily in the past five years.
East Oakland disabled seniors riding wheelchairs in the street due to blight
A group of disabled seniors in East Oakland said they’re forced to ride their wheelchairs into the street because of an encampment obstructing the sidewalk.
A group of disabled seniors in East Oakland said they’re forced to ride their wheelchairs into the street because of an encampment obstructing the sidewalk.
San Jose mayor and Trump aligned in homeless response
When it comes to homelessness, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and President Donald Trump see eye to eye: get homeless people off the streets and into treatment centers.
When it comes to homelessness, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and President Donald Trump see eye to eye: get homeless people off the streets and into treatment centers.
Unhoused people in Oakland say attacker firing metal projectiles at them
People living on the streets in Oakland say someone has been firing projectiles at their vehicles, mostly overnight while they sleep.
People living on the streets in Oakland say someone has been firing projectiles at their vehicles, mostly overnight while they sleep.
San Francisco RV ban approved by Board of Supervisors
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved a plan on Tuesday that would make it illegal to park RVs and other large vehicles on city streets for more than two hours.
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved a plan on Tuesday that would make it illegal to park RVs and other large vehicles on city streets for more than two hours.
Homeless San Francisco man blows off eye lighting fireworks
A homeless man in San Francisco is recovering after he injured his eye lighting a firework on the Fourth of July.
A homeless man in San Francisco is recovering after he injured his eye lighting a firework on the Fourth of July.
Plan to convert Oakland Courtyard Marriott into homeless housing nixed
A controversial proposal to convert a hotel in Oakland’s Chinatown into transitional housing will not move forward.
A controversial proposal to convert a hotel in Oakland’s Chinatown into transitional housing will not move forward.
Guadalupe River encampment sweep continues amid rising unhoused population in Santa Clara County
The city of San Jose on Monday began the second week of a massive homeless encampment sweep. The sweep follows Santa Clara County's announcement that the number of unhoused individuals has increased by more than 8% since the last official count two years ago.
The city of San Jose on Monday began the second week of a massive homeless encampment sweep. The sweep follows Santa Clara County's announcement that the number of unhoused individuals has increased by more than 8% since the last official count two years ago.
No 'vanlording:' San Jose bans RVs as rental properties for the unhoused
A recently passed San Jose ordinance will, when it takes effect, ban the use of RVs as rental properties for the unhoused. The law is aimed at preventing what city officials call "vanlording," which stems from people renting RVs as units of housing.
A recently passed San Jose ordinance will, when it takes effect, ban the use of RVs as rental properties for the unhoused. The law is aimed at preventing what city officials call "vanlording," which stems from people renting RVs as units of housing.
San Jose encampment sweeps continue, advocates respond too
A newly formed rapid response group is responding to unhoused encampment sweeps in San Jose. The goal is to quickly respond with legal and other information and to monitor the progress of the city sweeps. The group deployed for the first time on Monday to a sweep along the Guadalupe River near the San Jose Airport.
A newly formed rapid response group is responding to unhoused encampment sweeps in San Jose. The goal is to quickly respond with legal and other information and to monitor the progress of the city sweeps. The group deployed for the first time on Monday to a sweep along the Guadalupe River near the San Jose Airport.
Unhoused people could face fines, arrest if they don't use San Jose shelter resources
In a majority vote, San Jose's City Council voted to approve a new measure aimed at curbing unhoused encampments in that city: the "Responsibility to Shelter" ordinance would require people living on the street or along creek beds to use city sheltering resources or face fines.
In a majority vote, San Jose's City Council voted to approve a new measure aimed at curbing unhoused encampments in that city: the "Responsibility to Shelter" ordinance would require people living on the street or along creek beds to use city sheltering resources or face fines.
Oakland clears out massive homeless encampment near I-880
A large homeless encampment in Oakland has been cleared out. City officials announced Friday that crews have finished the closure of the encampment on East 12th Street near 14th Avenue, not far from I-880.
A large homeless encampment in Oakland has been cleared out. City officials announced Friday that crews have finished the closure of the encampment on East 12th Street near 14th Avenue, not far from I-880.