Proposal to house homeless on a cruise ship
Oakland city council member Rebecca Kaplan says a cruise ship could quickly provide housing to roughly 1,000 people
Oakland city council member Rebecca Kaplan says a cruise ship could quickly provide housing to roughly 1,000 people
‘Tiny homes’ for working homeless headed to Castro Valley
The tiny homes will each have their own bathroom with a shower and kitchen.
The tiny homes will each have their own bathroom with a shower and kitchen.
Homeless women and children occupying Oakland home served eviction notice
Four homeless women and two children who are staying at an unoccupied home, owned by a real estate company have been served an eviction notice in Oakland.
Four homeless women and two children who are staying at an unoccupied home, owned by a real estate company have been served an eviction notice in Oakland.
San Jose police launch program to patrol homeless encampments
Police in San Jose have launched a new program to patrol homeless encampments where they treat them as any other neighborhood. But they say their intent is not to criminalize the homeless population.
Police in San Jose have launched a new program to patrol homeless encampments where they treat them as any other neighborhood. But they say their intent is not to criminalize the homeless population.
Van with supplies for homeless stolen in Oakland
A van full of supplies set to go to San Francisco's homeless population was stolen in Oakland.
A van full of supplies set to go to San Francisco's homeless population was stolen in Oakland.
RV-dwelling couple evicted from great-grandmother’s driveway after neighbor complaint
A couple is looking for a place to go this holiday season now that their RV has to move from a relative's property after a neighbor in Menlo Park complained.
A couple is looking for a place to go this holiday season now that their RV has to move from a relative's property after a neighbor in Menlo Park complained.
Logs line West Oakland street in apparent attempt to deter homeless, RV dwellers
The latest story in anti-homeless barricade controversy is out of West Oakland where logs have been placed alongside a street where many homeless people who live out of cars and their RVs park.
The latest story in anti-homeless barricade controversy is out of West Oakland where logs have been placed alongside a street where many homeless people who live out of cars and their RVs park.
SJPD recruits serve homeless meals for Thanksgiving
Ann Rubin reports from San Jose
Ann Rubin reports from San Jose
Santa Clara County opens cold weather shelters through Friday
The homeless bed supply will increase by 95 in Santa Clara County this week due to near-freezing temperatures.
The homeless bed supply will increase by 95 in Santa Clara County this week due to near-freezing temperatures.
Homeless navigation center along SF waterfront to open by December
Mayor Breed says the courts have denied the last remaining claim holding up the opening of a homeless navigation center along the San Francisco waterfront and that the center will open by the end of the year.
Mayor Breed says the courts have denied the last remaining claim holding up the opening of a homeless navigation center along the San Francisco waterfront and that the center will open by the end of the year.
Police clear activists at Oakland City Hall who were protesting 'cruel' treatment of homeless
The activists are calling for an end to what they say are "cruel and inhumane anti-homeless practices" by the city, including eviction and demolition of camps, and towing of recreational vehicles.
The activists are calling for an end to what they say are "cruel and inhumane anti-homeless practices" by the city, including eviction and demolition of camps, and towing of recreational vehicles.
Protest outside Oakland City Hall over treatment of homeless
Leigh Martinez reports.
Leigh Martinez reports.
Mother of 6 goes from homelessness to career in construction
A mother of six has pulled herself out of a bad marriage and homelessness. Now she's graduated from a construction program and looks forward to a new career.
A mother of six has pulled herself out of a bad marriage and homelessness. Now she's graduated from a construction program and looks forward to a new career.
Homeless navigation center to open this week in Hayward
Hayward's first homeless navigation center is set to open Tuesday. The center will provide transitional housing and services to up to 45 homeless people living in and around the city.
Hayward's first homeless navigation center is set to open Tuesday. The center will provide transitional housing and services to up to 45 homeless people living in and around the city.
Hayward set to open its first homeless navigation center on Tuesday
In an industrial section of Hayward, workers are putting finishing touches on the city's first homeless navigation center. It has 45 beds and is set to open Tuesday November 19, after the city formally unveils it the day before.
In an industrial section of Hayward, workers are putting finishing touches on the city's first homeless navigation center. It has 45 beds and is set to open Tuesday November 19, after the city formally unveils it the day before.
SJ continues push to eliminate number of homeless veterans
The Bay Area observes Veterans Day with parades and celebrations. But in the South Bay, the occasion marks a turning point in a years-old battle to eliminate the number of vets living on the streets.
The Bay Area observes Veterans Day with parades and celebrations. But in the South Bay, the occasion marks a turning point in a years-old battle to eliminate the number of vets living on the streets.
Two men hurt in arrow attack in Richmond
The two have undergone surgery and are reported to be in stable condition.
The two have undergone surgery and are reported to be in stable condition.
Former Napster CEO behind nonprofit that puts homeless to work
Former Napster CEO Eileen Richardson left the ?hub hub? of the Silicon Valley and started a nonprofit that puts the homeless to work. The Downtown Streets Team has been keeping San Jose clean for over a decade. It?s simple, take a pride in a day?s work and in return the DST staff will provide a path to housing, jobs, and provide a supportive community environment that builds self-esteem. The program has taken over 2,000 people off the streets and back to work. It has been so successful that 15 different cities around the Bay Area now have Downtown Streets Programs. Mayor London Breed was so impressed with its success she hopes to triple the programs in San Francisco over the next few years. Frank Mallicoat reports
Former Napster CEO Eileen Richardson left the ?hub hub? of the Silicon Valley and started a nonprofit that puts the homeless to work. The Downtown Streets Team has been keeping San Jose clean for over a decade. It?s simple, take a pride in a day?s work and in return the DST staff will provide a path to housing, jobs, and provide a supportive community environment that builds self-esteem. The program has taken over 2,000 people off the streets and back to work. It has been so successful that 15 different cities around the Bay Area now have Downtown Streets Programs. Mayor London Breed was so impressed with its success she hopes to triple the programs in San Francisco over the next few years. Frank Mallicoat reports
Santa Clara County leaders urge passing law to help homeless people suffering mental illness
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors are investigating ways to help homeless people deemed severely mentally challenged. Officials say 11,000 residents are currently classified as homeless. But a less certain number are in need of help that can only come from conservatorship.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors are investigating ways to help homeless people deemed severely mentally challenged. Officials say 11,000 residents are currently classified as homeless. But a less certain number are in need of help that can only come from conservatorship.
10-year-old California girl celebrates birthday giving food to homeless
“She’s a really sweet kid,” her mother, Kara Simmons Hernandez, said.
“She’s a really sweet kid,” her mother, Kara Simmons Hernandez, said.