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.
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.
Police may move Santa Rosa homeless encampment after virus outbreak
At least five of the homeless people at the camp recently tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Seattle native goes viral in plea to tip delivery drivers, gets $50,000 in donations to avoid homelessness
A tearful plea to the public from a Seattle native regarding tipping your delivery drivers went viral and lead to an enormous outpouring of support.
'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.
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.
San Jose man arrested for animal abuse, vandalism
A 40-year-old San Jose homeless man was arrested for animal abuse and felony vandalism at a preschool Saturday morning
California lawmakers extend eviction moratorium through June
If this hadn't had passed, people throughout California might have faced evictions as early as Monday.
Santa Rosa’s homeless community face winter weather and COVID
Besides all their other problems, the homeless community in Santa Rosa are being hit with a triple whammy of winter weather, the threat of COVID and no place to go.
Corporate tax hike proposal would aid California homeless
A California coalition is proposing legislation to boost taxes on wealthy multinational corporations to raise more than $2 billion a year to house tens of thousands of homeless people.
Sheriff's deputies with guns drawn evict homeless moms from Oakland home
Just before 6 a.m., the deputies made entry into the home. They escorted the mothers outside, binding their hands with plastic ties. One of the mothers screamed, "Why are you taking me to jail? I'm just trying to protect my children."
Plenty of trash but little cash in San Jose program to pay homeless to pick up garbage
On Dec. 19, a day after an inquiry from this news organization, Liccardo went to a homeless encampment at Roosevelt Park and handed out prepaid debit cards to homeless residents who had been waiting to get paid for about five weeks.