Number of tombstones grow at annual Santa Clara Co. event marking homeless deaths
An annual event to mourn homeless deaths in Santa Clara County has taken on new significance this year. Advocates say the trials of 2020 have put more people on the streets, meaning more people have died.
An annual event to mourn homeless deaths in Santa Clara County has taken on new significance this year. Advocates say the trials of 2020 have put more people on the streets, meaning more people have died.
Richmond man hands out gift bags to homeless
Richmond resident and combat veteran Shaun Carr is spreading holiday cheer by handing out gift bags to a homeless community in Berkeley.
Richmond resident and combat veteran Shaun Carr is spreading holiday cheer by handing out gift bags to a homeless community in Berkeley.
Richmond man hands out gift bags to homeless
Candese Charles reports on how a combat veteran is giving back.
Candese Charles reports on how a combat veteran is giving back.
FEMA to reimburse local governments participating in Project Roomkey for pandemic's duration
The governor's office announced Friday that FEMA will reimburse Project Roomkey's homeless shelter-in-place hotels at 75% of the cost share for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
The governor's office announced Friday that FEMA will reimburse Project Roomkey's homeless shelter-in-place hotels at 75% of the cost share for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
Household of essential workers receive rental relief, will stay in Bay Area
One San Jose family is sharing their story about a gift they're receiving this holiday season that kept them from becoming homeless.
One San Jose family is sharing their story about a gift they're receiving this holiday season that kept them from becoming homeless.
San Mateo County supervisors approve purchase of two hotels to house homeless residents
During a special meeting Tuesday, county supervisors voted unanimously to complete the purchase.
During a special meeting Tuesday, county supervisors voted unanimously to complete the purchase.
San Francisco launches 32nd annual Winter Shelter Program for the homeless
San Francisco's St. Mary's Cathedral will temporarily shelter 67 homeless individuals through January 2021 as part of an interfaith program's 32nd year of service.
San Francisco's St. Mary's Cathedral will temporarily shelter 67 homeless individuals through January 2021 as part of an interfaith program's 32nd year of service.
Some California counties winding down hotels for homeless; some in San Francisco are outraged
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
SF health director predicts city could hit purple tier by Sunday, prompting state-mandated curfew
San Francisco leaders say that county, one of the few still in the state's red tier, will likely be moved into the most restrictive purple tier, possible as soon as Sunday.
San Francisco leaders say that county, one of the few still in the state's red tier, will likely be moved into the most restrictive purple tier, possible as soon as Sunday.
SF supervisors propose legislation to keep shelter-in-place hotels open
Four San Francisco supervisors on Thursday announced a plan to introduce legislation to keep the city's shelter-in-place hotels open for more than 2,300 vulnerable homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four San Francisco supervisors on Thursday announced a plan to introduce legislation to keep the city's shelter-in-place hotels open for more than 2,300 vulnerable homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
SF supervisors, service providers blast plan to rehouse 2,300 homeless people
Several San Francisco supervisors and homeless service providers on Tuesday blasted a plan by city leaders to rehouse 2,300 individuals currently staying in hotels as part of the city's COVID-19 response.
Several San Francisco supervisors and homeless service providers on Tuesday blasted a plan by city leaders to rehouse 2,300 individuals currently staying in hotels as part of the city's COVID-19 response.
Homeless veterans find help off the streets through South Bay program
Since 2015, the 'All the Way Home' campaign in Santa Clara County has housed nearly 2,000 veterans, offering them health services, school vouchers, and job assistance too.
Since 2015, the 'All the Way Home' campaign in Santa Clara County has housed nearly 2,000 veterans, offering them health services, school vouchers, and job assistance too.
Cold snap potentially dangerous for the unhoused in San Jose
Efforts are underway to keep the city’s chronically homeless warm in San Jose. One shelter had to turn people away after reaching capacity.
Efforts are underway to keep the city’s chronically homeless warm in San Jose. One shelter had to turn people away after reaching capacity.
Oakland firefighters quickly contain blaze at red-tagged building
The blaze at the building on 38th Street between Broadway and Manila Street, was reported at 8:50 a.m. and was under control at 9:40 a.m.
The blaze at the building on 38th Street between Broadway and Manila Street, was reported at 8:50 a.m. and was under control at 9:40 a.m.
Oakland suggests moving unsheltered to Pleasanton fairgrounds; idea quickly put down
Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, whose district includes the fairgrounds, calls the idea “ridiculous.”
Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, whose district includes the fairgrounds, calls the idea “ridiculous.”
Oakland council says unsheltered can't sleep in parks near homes and schools, but will not seek arrests
Mayor Libby Schaaf said this new policy "affirms a core Oakland value: We will never cite nor arrest someone simply for being poor or sleeping outside."
Mayor Libby Schaaf said this new policy "affirms a core Oakland value: We will never cite nor arrest someone simply for being poor or sleeping outside."
Crews clear debris near Berkeley homeless encampment
The onramp to Interstate 80 westbound from University Avenue in Berkeley is temporarily closed Sunday as public works crews clear debris near a homeless encampment.
The onramp to Interstate 80 westbound from University Avenue in Berkeley is temporarily closed Sunday as public works crews clear debris near a homeless encampment.
Public Works crews remove debris near homeless camp in Berkeley
Berkeley Police told KTVU that crews are removing debris near a homeless camp near Interstate 80 and University Avenue Sunday morning. A sergeant said that people living at the encampment are not being moved.
Berkeley Police told KTVU that crews are removing debris near a homeless camp near Interstate 80 and University Avenue Sunday morning. A sergeant said that people living at the encampment are not being moved.
Report: Mark Cuban picks up former NBA player Delonte West, helps him check into rehab
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban extended a helping hand to former St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West, who is now reportedly homeless.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban extended a helping hand to former St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West, who is now reportedly homeless.