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.
St. Anthony’s Diner is feeding more people now than ever in its 70-year history
Those who run St. Anthony's Dining Room in San Francisco's Tenderloin say they've never had to serve this many meals each day to the homeless and those who are nearly homeless. And they've been around for almost 70 years.
Those who run St. Anthony's Dining Room in San Francisco's Tenderloin say they've never had to serve this many meals each day to the homeless and those who are nearly homeless. And they've been around for almost 70 years.
Santa Clara County reports sheltering of all homeless with COVID-19
Santa Clara County on Friday announced that it has provided housing to all homeless people confirmed with novel coronavirus.
Santa Clara County on Friday announced that it has provided housing to all homeless people confirmed with novel coronavirus.
Thousands of California's homeless will move into hotels: Gov. Newsom
Newsom said his team has secured 7,000 hotel rooms for the homeless, and is on the way to scoring 15,000 in what he is dubbing "Project Room Key."
Newsom said his team has secured 7,000 hotel rooms for the homeless, and is on the way to scoring 15,000 in what he is dubbing "Project Room Key."
San Francisco reports first COVID-19 case in homeless shelter; supes call for more hotel rooms
The City of San Francisco has reported its first case of the novel coronavirus at a homeless shelter, according to the city's Department of Emergency Management.
The City of San Francisco has reported its first case of the novel coronavirus at a homeless shelter, according to the city's Department of Emergency Management.
Housing the homeless at Oakland hotels to slow the spread of COVID-19
Two hotels in East Oakland have now opened their doors to house the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis.
Two hotels in East Oakland have now opened their doors to house the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis.