Castro Valley tiny home community opens in parking lot of First Presbyterian Church of Hayward
The First Presbyterian Church of Hayward set aside the land, local leaders worked to adjust the zoning laws, the non-profit group, Home-Aid, Northern California and local builders and contractors worked together to make the program happen.
The First Presbyterian Church of Hayward set aside the land, local leaders worked to adjust the zoning laws, the non-profit group, Home-Aid, Northern California and local builders and contractors worked together to make the program happen.
Hayward tiny homes opens to new residents
Allie Rasmus reports from Hayward.
Allie Rasmus reports from Hayward.
California's homeless plan won't have meaningful impact: legislative analyst
Gov. Newsom's proposal “falls short of articulating a clear strategy for curbing homelessness in California" by shifting decision-making authority away from local governments that have historically handled the bulk of homeless services in the state, the LAO wrote in a report
Gov. Newsom's proposal “falls short of articulating a clear strategy for curbing homelessness in California" by shifting decision-making authority away from local governments that have historically handled the bulk of homeless services in the state, the LAO wrote in a report
New Santa Rosa homeless encampment pops up not far from another that was just cleared
A new homeless camp is attracting attention in Santa Rosa, only a few miles from the one that was forcibly cleared just a week ago.
A new homeless camp is attracting attention in Santa Rosa, only a few miles from the one that was forcibly cleared just a week ago.
Fremont installs boulders along 1,700 foot section of roadway to prevent homeless from parking
The city says the goal is to keep people from parking there, especially the homeless.
The city says the goal is to keep people from parking there, especially the homeless.
Fremont installs boulders on roadway to keep homeless from parking there
Ann Rubin reports from Fremont.
Ann Rubin reports from Fremont.
City of Fremont set to install large boulders to deter RV dwellers from parking on Kato Road
City officials say there have been too many concerns about property damage, traffic, safety and trash.
City officials say there have been too many concerns about property damage, traffic, safety and trash.
Oakland opens safe RV parking site in Fruitvale District
The city of Oakland opened a safe parking site for 41 RVs in the city's Fruitvale district on Monday.
The city of Oakland opened a safe parking site for 41 RVs in the city's Fruitvale district on Monday.
Officials say ‘Keep Oakland Housed’ program is working better than anticipated
City leaders say the program, called "Keep Oakland Housed" has worked better than anticipated and is now looking to expand.
City leaders say the program, called "Keep Oakland Housed" has worked better than anticipated and is now looking to expand.
Massive Santa Rosa homeless encampment begins to move out
Whether by accident or anger, homeless camp moving day started with a tent fire, a tent that was not occupied. When day came, many had already left, setting out for parts unknown, but likely to be far more secluded as in a creek bed or the woods.
Whether by accident or anger, homeless camp moving day started with a tent fire, a tent that was not occupied. When day came, many had already left, setting out for parts unknown, but likely to be far more secluded as in a creek bed or the woods.
Move out day for homeless along Santa Rosa's Joe Rodota trail
Tom Vacar reports from Santa Rosa.
Tom Vacar reports from Santa Rosa.
Plan announced to provide housing help for homeless at Oakland Mosswood Park
Oakland officials said support for the homeless camp residents is the latest of many partnerships to meet the immediate needs of unsheltered people as well as tackling the root causes of homelessness.
Oakland officials said support for the homeless camp residents is the latest of many partnerships to meet the immediate needs of unsheltered people as well as tackling the root causes of homelessness.
Santa Clara Co. supervisors approve homeless task force, action plan for unhoused residents
The task force will work on serving homeless people in the county and helping them transition into temporary and permanent supportive housing with increased funding for mental health services, increased shelter beds and more publicly available storage and hygiene services for unhoused people.
The task force will work on serving homeless people in the county and helping them transition into temporary and permanent supportive housing with increased funding for mental health services, increased shelter beds and more publicly available storage and hygiene services for unhoused people.
‘A place of solace’: Oakland announces new cabin community for the homeless
A new tuff shed community is going up at Caltrans property at Sixth and Oak streets in Oakland. The $200,000 was fully funded by private citizens.
A new tuff shed community is going up at Caltrans property at Sixth and Oak streets in Oakland. The $200,000 was fully funded by private citizens.
San Jose State outlines plan to help combat ongoing housing crisis
At a Monday news conference, President, elected leaders, and student and faculty representatives, announcing a multi-phased, multi-year approach to provide needed housing and services.
At a Monday news conference, President, elected leaders, and student and faculty representatives, announcing a multi-phased, multi-year approach to provide needed housing and services.
Castro Valley homeowners association bills residents for encampment cleanup
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
Eviction looms for more than 200 Santa Rosa homeless campers
Even before the deadline of Jan 29, some campers have qualified for one option: tiny shelters.
Even before the deadline of Jan 29, some campers have qualified for one option: tiny shelters.
San Rafael puts up signs to stop panhandling
On certain street corners just outside downtown San Rafael people say panhandling has become a problem. "I think it is shameful they are allowed to come here and do that," said resident Bruce Sarafraz.
On certain street corners just outside downtown San Rafael people say panhandling has become a problem. "I think it is shameful they are allowed to come here and do that," said resident Bruce Sarafraz.
California asks for surplus federal land to house homeless
HUD calculates that California's homeless population increased 16% last year, to about 151,000 people, or more than a quarter of the national total.
HUD calculates that California's homeless population increased 16% last year, to about 151,000 people, or more than a quarter of the national total.
Man attacked near Oakland homeless encampment
A man says he was attacked near a homeless encampment in Oakland.
A man says he was attacked near a homeless encampment in Oakland.