Fremont company helps save homeless man's puppy
A Fremont company has paid $12,000 in medical care for a homeless man’s puppy after an employee accidentally hits the dog with a work van. The owner of the dog is grateful the company helped to save the dog's life.
A Fremont company has paid $12,000 in medical care for a homeless man’s puppy after an employee accidentally hits the dog with a work van. The owner of the dog is grateful the company helped to save the dog's life.
Deadline quickly approaching for plan to clear homeless encampment near San Jose airport
San Jose has until the end of next week to devise a plan to clear out a large homeless encampment that sits behind Mineta International Airport.
San Jose has until the end of next week to devise a plan to clear out a large homeless encampment that sits behind Mineta International Airport.
Funding for the homeless, affordable housing key components of Newsom's state comeback plan
California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the state's homelessness crisis from the city of Sebastopol in Sonoma County on Monday, where he signed a $12 billion bill for homeless funding.
California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the state's homelessness crisis from the city of Sebastopol in Sonoma County on Monday, where he signed a $12 billion bill for homeless funding.
27 residents at Santa Rosa homeless shelter test positive for COVID delta variant
A vulnerable homeless population in the North Bay is experiencing a COVID-19, delta variant outbreak, Santa Rosa city officials said on Thursday.
A vulnerable homeless population in the North Bay is experiencing a COVID-19, delta variant outbreak, Santa Rosa city officials said on Thursday.
FAA sets deadline for clearing of homeless encampment near San Jose airport
Hundreds of unhoused San Jose residents face an uncertain future. This, as the city is under pressure from the federal government to clear a homeless encampment at the edge of the San Jose airport's runways.
Hundreds of unhoused San Jose residents face an uncertain future. This, as the city is under pressure from the federal government to clear a homeless encampment at the edge of the San Jose airport's runways.
Oakland homeless encampment fires triple, some are arson
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Tensions flare as homeless encampment along Sausalito waterfront is cleared
A homeless encampment on Sausalito's waterfront was cleared Tuesday, but those who lived there protested the move. They said they feel their rights were violated.
A homeless encampment on Sausalito's waterfront was cleared Tuesday, but those who lived there protested the move. They said they feel their rights were violated.
Gov. Newsom earmarks $12 billion for homeless and housing projects
Newsom spoke about the investment at a news conference in Mountain View Friday and about how he hopes to expand on the success of his Project Homekey program.
Newsom spoke about the investment at a news conference in Mountain View Friday and about how he hopes to expand on the success of his Project Homekey program.
SFPD chief makes case for more officers in high-crime areas, but critics don't agree
Chief Scott says the department is 18% below needed staffing, short nearly 400 officers.
Chief Scott says the department is 18% below needed staffing, short nearly 400 officers.
Extending the eviction moratorium: Young people describe trauma related to housing insecurity
California's COVID anti-eviction moratorium ends on June 30. Experts say, 900,000 California households, up to 15% of renters, are behind on their rent each owing about $8,000, according to the Federal Reserve.
California's COVID anti-eviction moratorium ends on June 30. Experts say, 900,000 California households, up to 15% of renters, are behind on their rent each owing about $8,000, according to the Federal Reserve.
Big city mayors ask for homeless funding
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
Surveillance video captures man attacking Asian San Francisco police officer
Surveillance video shows a man attacking an Asian San Francisco police officer after she tried to detain him near Portsmouth Square.
Surveillance video shows a man attacking an Asian San Francisco police officer after she tried to detain him near Portsmouth Square.
Santa Clara Co. supervisors urged to enact Laura's Law, homeless advocates opposed
What frequently happens when a person suffering from mental illness, often someone who is also homeless, refuses psychiatric treatment?
What frequently happens when a person suffering from mental illness, often someone who is also homeless, refuses psychiatric treatment?
San Francisco launches new effort to clean up troubled Mid-Market area
San Francisco leaders are launching a new effort to clean up the Mid-Market neighborhood. City leaders say this is part of a broader effort to try to resolve the homelessness, mental health and substance abuse problems.
San Francisco leaders are launching a new effort to clean up the Mid-Market neighborhood. City leaders say this is part of a broader effort to try to resolve the homelessness, mental health and substance abuse problems.
San Francisco homeless camp to be removed, advocates say residents have right to stay
People who have been living in their cars and in tents in a state-owned parking lot under Interstate 80 in San Francisco are slated to be removed on Monday, but their advocates are arguing they have the right to stay under state law.
People who have been living in their cars and in tents in a state-owned parking lot under Interstate 80 in San Francisco are slated to be removed on Monday, but their advocates are arguing they have the right to stay under state law.
Number of damaging fires in Los Angeles homeless camps on the rise
Fires linked to homeless tents and camps are raising concerns in Los Angeles, where flames claimed seven lives last year and caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to nearby businesses.
Fires linked to homeless tents and camps are raising concerns in Los Angeles, where flames claimed seven lives last year and caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to nearby businesses.
Advocates for the homeless optimistic about Newsom’s plans after ‘decades of inaction’
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Gov. Newsom proposes $12B to combat California's homelessness crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to introduce a $12 billion plan in San Diego County that will go toward tackling California’s homelessness crisis on Tuesday morning. The allocated funds are part of the Golden State’s $100 billion comeback plan.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to introduce a $12 billion plan in San Diego County that will go toward tackling California’s homelessness crisis on Tuesday morning. The allocated funds are part of the Golden State’s $100 billion comeback plan.
Los Angeles officials call for $20B in state funding for homeless crisis
On Monday, more Los Angeles city officials called for the state to provide cities with $20 billion over five years to address the statewide homeless crisis.
On Monday, more Los Angeles city officials called for the state to provide cities with $20 billion over five years to address the statewide homeless crisis.
Volunteers, local officials join for large cleanup of San Jose's Coyote Creek
A big cleanup effort Saturday along San Jose’s heavily polluted Coyote Creek included volunteers, city and county officials, community groups, and other agencies.
A big cleanup effort Saturday along San Jose’s heavily polluted Coyote Creek included volunteers, city and county officials, community groups, and other agencies.