Santa Rosa supes approve purchase of 2 residences to house some Joe Rodota Trail campers
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning unanimously approved buying two multi-unit residences that will provide temporary, shared rental housing for some of the 220 homeless people currently camping on the paved Joe Rodota Trail between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning unanimously approved buying two multi-unit residences that will provide temporary, shared rental housing for some of the 220 homeless people currently camping on the paved Joe Rodota Trail between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol.
Help for homeless along Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa
Tom Vacar reports
Tom Vacar reports
Homeless families benefiting from San Francisco's 'Stay Over' program
Backers of an ongoing plan sheltering homeless families in San Francisco say the program is working and reaching families in need.
Backers of an ongoing plan sheltering homeless families in San Francisco say the program is working and reaching families in need.
Hundreds rapidly respond to support Oakland’s Moms 4 Housing following eviction alert
"No matter what happens, this that's being built right now, this is the house that the moms built. This is historic and this is the beginning of a movement."
"No matter what happens, this that's being built right now, this is the house that the moms built. This is historic and this is the beginning of a movement."
Real estate company offers homeless mothers group a deal to leave Oakland house
Wedgewood Properties announced that it will pay Catholic Charities to house the women's group for the next two months, to give the mothers time to find a new place to stay.
Wedgewood Properties announced that it will pay Catholic Charities to house the women's group for the next two months, to give the mothers time to find a new place to stay.
Frustrated Santa Rosa residents pack into meeting to address homelessness
"You guys have dropped the ball and you haven't done your job and I'm tired of paying my taxes when you don't do your job," shouted one man, as a microphone was passed among participants at the Roseland Library.
"You guys have dropped the ball and you haven't done your job and I'm tired of paying my taxes when you don't do your job," shouted one man, as a microphone was passed among participants at the Roseland Library.
Sonoma County supervisors scheduled to vote on housing proposals for homeless
The board in December approved spending nearly $12 million to buy or lease housing for the homeless, including dozens of the campers.
The board in December approved spending nearly $12 million to buy or lease housing for the homeless, including dozens of the campers.
Judge orders moms who took over vacant home in Oakland to leave
A judge on Friday ordered the homeless mothers who took over an empty home in West Oakland to vacate the property within five days.
A judge on Friday ordered the homeless mothers who took over an empty home in West Oakland to vacate the property within five days.
San Jose officials push for zoning change for mobile home park
Ann Rubin reports.
Ann Rubin reports.
Calif. governor seeks $750M to pay rent for homeless
Gov. Gavin Newsom planned to sign an executive order Wednesday creating the fund, two days before he presents his second annual budget proposal to the state Legislature.
Gov. Gavin Newsom planned to sign an executive order Wednesday creating the fund, two days before he presents his second annual budget proposal to the state Legislature.
$750 million to help the homeless get shelter
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
San Jose records first death of homeless resident in 2020
Residents barely noticed during Tuesday morning's commute that a homeless person lay dead on the sidewalk from exposure to the elements.
Residents barely noticed during Tuesday morning's commute that a homeless person lay dead on the sidewalk from exposure to the elements.
Sonoma Co. officials discuss growing Santa Rosa homeless encampment
Sonoma County officials are working on ideas for an already-approved indoor-outdoor shelter that they hope will address some of their safety concerns about a growing homeless encampment along a Santa Rosa trail.
Sonoma County officials are working on ideas for an already-approved indoor-outdoor shelter that they hope will address some of their safety concerns about a growing homeless encampment along a Santa Rosa trail.
Series of fires plagues growing Santa Rosa homeless encampment
On Santa Rosa's Joe Rodota Trail, a mile-long homeless encampment has swelled to an estimated 200 people. Now the encampment is dealing with a series of fires that have broken out, according to the fire department and neighbors.
On Santa Rosa's Joe Rodota Trail, a mile-long homeless encampment has swelled to an estimated 200 people. Now the encampment is dealing with a series of fires that have broken out, according to the fire department and neighbors.
Homeless moms who took over vacant house head back to court
Oakland City Councilmembers Rebecca Kaplan and Nikki Fortunato Bas on Thursday demanded that Wedgewood Properties negotiate to sell or give the property to the women.
Oakland City Councilmembers Rebecca Kaplan and Nikki Fortunato Bas on Thursday demanded that Wedgewood Properties negotiate to sell or give the property to the women.
Homeless Oakland moms head back to court
The women have been living in the vacant home since November 18
The women have been living in the vacant home since November 18
Laney College students in need awarded emergency fund scholarships
Comcast partnered with the Peralta Colleges Foundation to assist students facing unforeseen financial circumstances that impact their ability to attend classes.
Comcast partnered with the Peralta Colleges Foundation to assist students facing unforeseen financial circumstances that impact their ability to attend classes.
Wedgewood: Wants to employ at-risk youth to renovate 'Moms 4 Housing' home
A group that helps at-risk youth find jobs is asking the women who are living in a West Oakland home illegally to leave so the property can be renovated and sold.
A group that helps at-risk youth find jobs is asking the women who are living in a West Oakland home illegally to leave so the property can be renovated and sold.
Santa Clara County lists 161 homeless deaths this year
HomeFirst, a local shelter and homeless advocacy organization, hosted a memorial Friday where the names of all those lost were read aloud.
HomeFirst, a local shelter and homeless advocacy organization, hosted a memorial Friday where the names of all those lost were read aloud.
SF mayor’s housing office gives $1M for rental subsidies for residents living with HIV
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a rental subsidy for residents living with HIV.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a rental subsidy for residents living with HIV.