Oakland councilwoman: City should buy properties at auctions to address housing crisis
"Numerous people have been subjected to predatory foreclosures and wrongful evictions, leading to displacement and thousands of people living on our streets." -- Rebecca Kaplan
"Numerous people have been subjected to predatory foreclosures and wrongful evictions, leading to displacement and thousands of people living on our streets." -- Rebecca Kaplan
'House of Light' shines as a beacon of possibility across the South Bay
On a gloomy damp Thursday in the Willow Glen section of San Jose, the ceremonial snipping of red ribbon ushers in light.
On a gloomy damp Thursday in the Willow Glen section of San Jose, the ceremonial snipping of red ribbon ushers in light.
Ribbon cutting for 'House of Light' in San Jose
Jesse Gary reports.
Jesse Gary reports.
Governor completes statewide homelessness tour; says staff will meet with Moms 4 Housing
Newsom has proposed a new law that would force communities to house the homeless.
Newsom has proposed a new law that would force communities to house the homeless.
Fewer police may respond to homeless calls in San Francisco
San Francisco's police commission unanimously passed a resolution that urges an alternative to police responding to homelessness.
San Francisco's police commission unanimously passed a resolution that urges an alternative to police responding to homelessness.
New Navigation Center in San Francisco aimed at homeless youth
San Francisco leaders announced on Wednesday the opening of a new Navigation Center aimed at getting homeless young people on the right path.
San Francisco leaders announced on Wednesday the opening of a new Navigation Center aimed at getting homeless young people on the right path.
Sheriff may bill Wedgewood 'tens of thousands' of dollars for mom eviction
Wedgewood spokesman Sam Singer told KTVU on Wednesday that he was "unaware" of Kelly's proposed bill.
Wedgewood spokesman Sam Singer told KTVU on Wednesday that he was "unaware" of Kelly's proposed bill.
SamTrans buses dropping homeless off along SF's Embarcadero, report says
SamTrans buses are reportedly dropping off homeless people along San Francisco's Embarcadero at the end of the night.
SamTrans buses are reportedly dropping off homeless people along San Francisco's Embarcadero at the end of the night.
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.