Number of people living in Tenderloin tents have nearly tripled
By the city's own estimate, there are now more than 300 tents, a 285% -increase since January.
By the city's own estimate, there are now more than 300 tents, a 285% -increase since January.
San Francisco unveils COVID-19 safety plan for Tenderloin, sees near 300% increase in tents
Long before the crisis, the Tenderloin neighborhood faced many challenges, but COVID-19 has led to a renewed focus on how to support unsheltered residents.
Long before the crisis, the Tenderloin neighborhood faced many challenges, but COVID-19 has led to a renewed focus on how to support unsheltered residents.
Homeless women, advocates leave vacant property peacefully; SFPD face off against protesters
The protest ended with one person cited and released by police after advocates demanded the city provide housing for all unsheltered residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The protest ended with one person cited and released by police after advocates demanded the city provide housing for all unsheltered residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Homeless women take over vacant home in San Francisco
Police responded to a vacant building in San Francisco on Friday after two homeless women and community advocates moved into a property they claim had sat empty for years.
Police responded to a vacant building in San Francisco on Friday after two homeless women and community advocates moved into a property they claim had sat empty for years.
San Francisco supes denounce mayor's refusal to implement emergency hotel room ordinance
A group of San Francisco supervisors say the mayor's excuses for not housing the homeless in empty hotel rooms during the pandemic are wearing thin. They say she still has a chance to work with them on an emergency ordinance that passed. If not, they may seek legal options.
A group of San Francisco supervisors say the mayor's excuses for not housing the homeless in empty hotel rooms during the pandemic are wearing thin. They say she still has a chance to work with them on an emergency ordinance that passed. If not, they may seek legal options.
San Francisco supes denounce mayor's refusal to implement emergency hotel room ordinance
San Francisco city supervisors and homeless advocates on Tuesday denounced Mayor London Breed's refusal to acquire more than 8,000 hotel rooms to protect the city's homeless from the coronavirus as part of an emergency ordinance approved unanimously by supervisors earlier this month.
San Francisco city supervisors and homeless advocates on Tuesday denounced Mayor London Breed's refusal to acquire more than 8,000 hotel rooms to protect the city's homeless from the coronavirus as part of an emergency ordinance approved unanimously by supervisors earlier this month.
Plan to open city-sanctioned, staffed homeless encampments proposed in San Francisco
The growing number of homeless encampments on the streets of San Francisco and unsanitary conditions have prompted city leaders to look for different ways to protect the unhoused against COVID-19.
The growing number of homeless encampments on the streets of San Francisco and unsanitary conditions have prompted city leaders to look for different ways to protect the unhoused against COVID-19.
Plan to open city-sanctioned, staffed homeless encampments proposed in San Francisco
The growing number of homeless encampments on the streets of San Francisco and unsanitary conditions have prompted city leaders to look for different ways to protect the unhoused against COVID-19.
The growing number of homeless encampments on the streets of San Francisco and unsanitary conditions have prompted city leaders to look for different ways to protect the unhoused against COVID-19.
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to the San Francisco homeless population
COVID-19 has changed the way the Salvation Army is able to serve the homeless population.
COVID-19 has changed the way the Salvation Army is able to serve the homeless population.
Newsom: 16,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California
Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.
Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.
Gov. Newsom announces "Project Roomkey" outside of Motel 6 in Campbell
The governor made the announcement to house all homeless amid the coronavirus pandemic in Campbell on Saturday, April 18, 2020.
The governor made the announcement to house all homeless amid the coronavirus pandemic in Campbell on Saturday, April 18, 2020.
Santa Clara County is housing all homeless people who test positive for COVID-19
The county has 35 homeless residents who have tested positive, according to the emergency operations center.
The county has 35 homeless residents who have tested positive, according to the emergency operations center.
Gov. Gavin Newsom holds Saturday update on COVID-19
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke at noon on Saturday, April 18, 2020 outside of a Motel 6 in Santa Clara County.
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke at noon on Saturday, April 18, 2020 outside of a Motel 6 in Santa Clara County.
Positive cases of COVID-19 at SF homeless shelter grows to more than 90
San Francisco is among the cities grappling with how to house and help the homeless to isolate in the middle of a pandemic. Some are calling for the city's homeless to all be moved into hotels, but Mayor London Breed is saying at this point that's an impractical solution.
San Francisco is among the cities grappling with how to house and help the homeless to isolate in the middle of a pandemic. Some are calling for the city's homeless to all be moved into hotels, but Mayor London Breed is saying at this point that's an impractical solution.
AIDS Memorial Quilt volunteers using extra fabric to sew masks for homeless
For those who were once on the front lines of the AIDS crisis in San Francisco, what is happening now feels like a re-occurring nightmare.
For those who were once on the front lines of the AIDS crisis in San Francisco, what is happening now feels like a re-occurring nightmare.
San Francisco announces 70 new cases of COVID-19 at homeless shelter
The MSC-South homeless shelter, located at 525 5th Street, is currently housing 100 people.
The MSC-South homeless shelter, located at 525 5th Street, is currently housing 100 people.
COVID-19 outbreak at San Francisco homeless shelter; mayor announces 70 new cases
Mayor London Breed on Friday announced 70 new cases of COVID-19 stemming from an outbreak at MSC South, a homeless shelter in the SoMa neighborhood.
Mayor London Breed on Friday announced 70 new cases of COVID-19 stemming from an outbreak at MSC South, a homeless shelter in the SoMa neighborhood.
SF Mayor discusses presidential race and pandemic
San Francisco Mayor London Breed appeared on The Nine Wednesday morning, to discuss the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders suspending his presidential campaign.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed appeared on The Nine Wednesday morning, to discuss the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders suspending his presidential campaign.
San Francisco emergency ordinances approved calling for paid sick leave, more hotel rooms
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an emergency ordinance requiring paid sick leave for essential workers like grocery clerks, janitors, and delivery people working for large companies during the coronavirus public health crisis.
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an emergency ordinance requiring paid sick leave for essential workers like grocery clerks, janitors, and delivery people working for large companies during the coronavirus public health crisis.
San Francisco designates new COVID-19 testing site to front line workers, changes policy on homeless
On Monday, San Francisco announced the opening of a COVID-19 testing facility dedicated to workers on the front lines of the pandemic.
On Monday, San Francisco announced the opening of a COVID-19 testing facility dedicated to workers on the front lines of the pandemic.