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.
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.
San Jose opens city's largest safe parking site
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Sunnyvale volunteers begin 'point-in-time' homeless count
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
See what Bay Area counties had an increase or decrease in homeless population
The Bay Area saw an overall increase in the unhoused population from 2023-24, according to official records.
East Bay homeless shelter helps get lives back on track year-round
As shelters gear up for a busy holiday week, inside the bustling kitchen of the Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond, it's just as busy as ever.
Memorials for 197 homeless who died in Santa Clara County
Memorials held for 197 unhoused residents in Santa Clara County who died in 2024.
Well-known San Jose soup kitchen looking for new home
A well-known South Bay non-profit that routinely feeds tens of thousands of hungry and unhoused residents each year is looking for a new home itself.
San Jose soup kitchen looking for new digs to call home
Martha's Kitchen, a popular San Jose soup kitchen that has been in the Alma neighborhood since President Ronald Reagan was sworn into office, says it has outgrown its current home and needs to move.