California city paying homeless people to clean up their camps

A city in California says they’ve found a way to help keep homeless camps in their jurisdiction clean by paying the people who live there to pick up their garbage.

Oakland firefighters battle encampment blaze
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The fully-involved fire at an encampment on the 400 block of Alameda Avenue near the Home Depot was tweeted by the agency at 12:11 p.m. Wednesday.

Fire and gunfire at West Oakland homeless encampment concerns neighbors

Residents near a West Oakland park are alarmed about a growing homeless camp, especially after a fire and gunshots on the same day.

San Jose City Council votes to resume sweeping homeless encampments

The San Jose City Council voted this week to immediately resume pre-pandemic homeless encampment management and abatement procedures, as well as explore the idea of sanctioned encampments.

Friends grieve mother who police say was mowed down intentionally at Santa Rosa homeless camp

Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.

Here's how the pandemic has dramatically impacted the homeless population
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The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected people who are homeless nationwide, but particularly in the San Francisco Bay area. KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with Jennifer Friedenbach who is the head of the Coalition on Homelessness in San Francisco, to learn what's changed.

Propane tank explodes in large Oakland homeless encampment fire

Multiple living quarters were involved in a fire at a homeless camp Wednesday morning in Oakland, in at least the second fire at a camp in two days, fire officials said. 

Man dies 4 days after he's set on fire

A homeless man died late Monday afternoon after he was set on fire in East Oakland last week, police said.

Fire breaks out at Oakland homeless encampment

A fire broke out Tuesday morning at a homeless encampment in Oakland at E. 12 Street and 16th Avenue.

Richmond city council picks mall parking lot for homeless RV pilot program

Richmond's city council voted the Hilltop Mall parking lot as its favored place to set up a one-year homeless pilot project to let as many as 100 RV dwellers have safe space with basic utilities and security.

'Oakland looks like a trash can': Neighbors form vigilante patrols to curb crime

For months, neighbors have complained to the City of Oakland about crime, encampments, prostitution and illegal dumping, but with little change, they've decided to take matters into their own hands.

Dorm-like structures proposed for San Jose's homeless near Guadalupe River

Unhoused residents who live in tents, vehicles, and shanties – sharing this space with debris, trash, and waste, fear they’ll be forced to leave.

Apparent homicide victim found in tent at Mosswood Park

Traumatic injuries took the life a person found dead in a tent Sunday evening in Oakland's Mosswood Park, police said Tuesday. 

San Jose looks to house homeless along Guadalupe River
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Sinne the onset of the pandemic, San Jose as stood up three emergency interim housing communities that will serve more than 300 previously unhoused residents.

Fremont to consider plans to create safe living spaces for homeless

Fremont city staff members will propose a plan to create safe living spaces for homeless people during Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Audit: California should track homeless spending, set policy

California has spent $13 billion in the last three years to tackle a massive homelessness problem likely to worsen with the pandemic.