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.
Fremont to vote on banning homeless camping in public spaces
Fremont's City Council on Tuesday is set to vote on an ordinance that would make it unlawful for any person to camp on any public property including any street, sidewalk, park, open space, or waterway.
Fremont's City Council on Tuesday is set to vote on an ordinance that would make it unlawful for any person to camp on any public property including any street, sidewalk, park, open space, or waterway.
Fremont poised to punish those helping people in homeless encampments
In Fremont, leaders are set to vote on a new ordinance that could punish people for helping people stay in a homeless encampment.
In Fremont, leaders are set to vote on a new ordinance that could punish people for helping people stay in a homeless encampment.
Sunnyvale volunteers begin 'point-in-time' homeless count
About 50 volunteers went into the community to find, count and connect with people experiencing homelessness.
About 50 volunteers went into the community to find, count and connect with people experiencing homelessness.
San Jose officials break ground on next interim housing site
San Jose city leaders, community activists and other stakeholders broke ground on Tuesday on the city next interim housing site.
San Jose city leaders, community activists and other stakeholders broke ground on Tuesday on the city next interim housing site.
Homeless encampments near railroad tracks in San Jose remain a safety concern
Union Pacific says people should report safety concerns of any kind to the railroad company.
Union Pacific says people should report safety concerns of any kind to the railroad company.
San Jose to tow homeless RVs in this neighborhood after 2-week notice if not moved
Residents in a San Jose neighborhood say they have suffered for years over a persistent problem that has impacted their quality of life.
Residents in a San Jose neighborhood say they have suffered for years over a persistent problem that has impacted their quality of life.
Santa Clara County has 10K unhoused people; 200 died in last year
The National Weather Service said the cold weather hitting the Bay Area is dangerous for homeless and unsheltered people.
The National Weather Service said the cold weather hitting the Bay Area is dangerous for homeless and unsheltered people.
Volunteers bring 2,500 hot meals to homeless encampments for the holidays
Even though Christmas is over, Bay Area non-profits are still working hard to feed families in need. The Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program has made it a tradition to make sure the unhoused get a hot meal for the holidays.
Even though Christmas is over, Bay Area non-profits are still working hard to feed families in need. The Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program has made it a tradition to make sure the unhoused get a hot meal for the holidays.