Fire sparks at East 12th Street encampment in East Oakland, after city sweeps the area
A fire sparked in the rubble of the East 12th Street homeless encampment in East Oakland on Tuesday, after crews from the city worked to dismantle it.
A fire sparked in the rubble of the East 12th Street homeless encampment in East Oakland on Tuesday, after crews from the city worked to dismantle it.
Fights, feces, needles plague Berkeley homeless encampment; neighbors concerned
Residents in a Berkeley neighborhood are concerned with a growing homeless encampment at Ohlone Park and the problems associated with it.
Residents in a Berkeley neighborhood are concerned with a growing homeless encampment at Ohlone Park and the problems associated with it.
San Jose mayor defends plan to cite or jail unhoused people who refuse shelter
Advocates for the unhoused plan to protest outside San Jose City Hall on Tuesday in response to Mayor Matt Mahan’s proposal to eliminate tent encampments.
Advocates for the unhoused plan to protest outside San Jose City Hall on Tuesday in response to Mayor Matt Mahan’s proposal to eliminate tent encampments.
Newsom asks California cities to ban homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday provided a path for cities in California to get rid of homeless encampments based on a template his administration created for them to use to clear out the camps.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday provided a path for cities in California to get rid of homeless encampments based on a template his administration created for them to use to clear out the camps.
San Francisco supervisors want to distribute homeless shelters throughout the city
A San Francisco supervisor plans to introduce legislation that would require every district in the city to have at least one homeless shelter or behavioral health facility.
A San Francisco supervisor plans to introduce legislation that would require every district in the city to have at least one homeless shelter or behavioral health facility.
RV encampment with nearly 50 vehicles set to be cleared in north San Jose
About three weeks ago, the City of San Jose started notifying people that they’d have to leave the area by Monday, April 21.
About three weeks ago, the City of San Jose started notifying people that they’d have to leave the area by Monday, April 21.
San Jose's Columbus Park to get makeover, homeless encampment will be removed
Columbus Park in San Jose will soon get a makeover. The City Council voted unanimously to revitalize the park that’s been closed for years and is now inhabited by people who don’t have permanent housing.
Columbus Park in San Jose will soon get a makeover. The City Council voted unanimously to revitalize the park that’s been closed for years and is now inhabited by people who don’t have permanent housing.
San Jose holds grand opening for 2nd safe parking site for RVs
The city estimates there are more than a thousand people sleeping in vehicles each night in San Jose.
The city estimates there are more than a thousand people sleeping in vehicles each night in San Jose.
Oakland to begin clearing Lake Merritt encampments
This week, the city of Oakland will begin clearing encampments around Lake Merritt as part of efforts to beautify the area. People living in tents have been given notice to move.
This week, the city of Oakland will begin clearing encampments around Lake Merritt as part of efforts to beautify the area. People living in tents have been given notice to move.
Fremont city council amends controversial homeless bill
A controversial city law, which banned "aiding and abetting" homeless residents, has been amended to remove that language after advocates and residents criticized it for being too vague.
A controversial city law, which banned "aiding and abetting" homeless residents, has been amended to remove that language after advocates and residents criticized it for being too vague.
Residents report worsening homelessness and drug activity on San Francisco streets
Residents who live near San Francisco’s Potrero Avenue are expressing frustration as homelessness and drug activity worsen. Many describe the situation as a "whack-a-mole" problem, with individuals being moved from block to block without lasting solutions.
Residents who live near San Francisco’s Potrero Avenue are expressing frustration as homelessness and drug activity worsen. Many describe the situation as a "whack-a-mole" problem, with individuals being moved from block to block without lasting solutions.
Marin County approves shelter crisis declaration
The Marin County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a shelter crisis declaration.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a shelter crisis declaration.
Indecent exposure arrest of homeless man caught on video, San Jose police under investigation
A homeless man is in custody for indecent exposure and allegedly biting officers. Part of the altercation is captured on video. Advocates say police went too far. Now the incident is under investigation.
A homeless man is in custody for indecent exposure and allegedly biting officers. Part of the altercation is captured on video. Advocates say police went too far. Now the incident is under investigation.
San Jose expands hours for sleeping ban on downtown streets
The new hours will start being enforced in 90 days.
The new hours will start being enforced in 90 days.
Unhoused San Jose residents could face citations, arrest for refusing shelter under mayor's proposal
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will introduce a proposal which will allow for citations, and possible jail time, for unhoused residents who refuse offers of shelter at least 3 times over an 18 month period.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will introduce a proposal which will allow for citations, and possible jail time, for unhoused residents who refuse offers of shelter at least 3 times over an 18 month period.
First-of-its kind court order halts sweep of California homeless camp
The Bay Area city of Vallejo is putting California cities’ newfound power to clear homeless encampments to the test.
The Bay Area city of Vallejo is putting California cities’ newfound power to clear homeless encampments to the test.
San Jose opens city's largest safe parking site
The site has space for 86 RVs and about 100 people in total.
The site has space for 86 RVs and about 100 people in total.
San Jose kicks off 'reunification' program to connect unhoused people with home communities
The plan will assist the unhoused with reconnecting with family and loved ones, by providing them with train or bus tickets so they can return home.
The plan will assist the unhoused with reconnecting with family and loved ones, by providing them with train or bus tickets so they can return home.
Gov. Newsom pushes new effort to hold communities accountable on reducing homelessness
California Governor Newsom on Monday announced online that the state has created a new homeless accountability website called accountability.ca.gov with $920 million in funding.
California Governor Newsom on Monday announced online that the state has created a new homeless accountability website called accountability.ca.gov with $920 million in funding.
San Jose mayor unveils plan to address city's $60M budget deficit
San Jose's mayor, on Tuesday, said he wanted to change how funds from Measure E are allocated, from long-term plans to build affordable housing to short-term needs of the unhoused. Matt Mahan said doing so will cut the projected deficit for next year by 2/3.
San Jose's mayor, on Tuesday, said he wanted to change how funds from Measure E are allocated, from long-term plans to build affordable housing to short-term needs of the unhoused. Matt Mahan said doing so will cut the projected deficit for next year by 2/3.