Business owners not seeing improvement among homeless population
San Francisco business owner Noeme Chahenian isn’t ready to give up, but she’s close! “It happens all the time. I saw a naked man running around in front of our building and then he shot heroin in his behind.,” said Chahenian.
San Francisco business owner Noeme Chahenian isn’t ready to give up, but she’s close! “It happens all the time. I saw a naked man running around in front of our building and then he shot heroin in his behind.,” said Chahenian.
San Jose's homeless reside next to tourists
San Jose City officials say they have a homeless crisis on their hands. In Downtown San Jose's Plaza de Cesar Chavez, sits colorful Adirondack chairs initially put there to attract tourists ahead of Super Bowl 50.
San Jose City officials say they have a homeless crisis on their hands. In Downtown San Jose's Plaza de Cesar Chavez, sits colorful Adirondack chairs initially put there to attract tourists ahead of Super Bowl 50.
Homeless family says they were never on the streets until last year
A family of five from Oakland who says they've never been homeless, until a year ago, reached out to KTVU to share their story.
A family of five from Oakland who says they've never been homeless, until a year ago, reached out to KTVU to share their story.
Santa Rosa City Council approves tougher initiative that could impact homeless
While the number of homeless people in Santa Rosa has gone down the past few years, many people, including downtown business owners, say the problems associated with life on the streets have increased.
While the number of homeless people in Santa Rosa has gone down the past few years, many people, including downtown business owners, say the problems associated with life on the streets have increased.
Homelessness up 25% in Oakland in last 2 years; residents hold Town Hall
Many Oakland residents say the homeless problem has reached a crisis level. City leaders were invited to attend a Town Hall meeting at Allen Temple Baptist Church to discuss the issue.
Many Oakland residents say the homeless problem has reached a crisis level. City leaders were invited to attend a Town Hall meeting at Allen Temple Baptist Church to discuss the issue.
Palo Alto may force RV dwellers to abide by law
A half-mile stretch of El Camino Real, along the Peninsula, is a proving ground for how unaffordable Bay Area housing has become.
A half-mile stretch of El Camino Real, along the Peninsula, is a proving ground for how unaffordable Bay Area housing has become.
8-YO and mom hand out supplies to Oakland?s homeless
Eight-year-old A.J. Jackson is a little boy with a big heart, especially when it comes to homeless people.
Eight-year-old A.J. Jackson is a little boy with a big heart, especially when it comes to homeless people.
Count indicates Alameda Co. homelessness increased 40% in 2 years
Alameda County released the results of its most recent homeless census, the results confirm what many people have been seeing. There are almost 40 percent more people living on the streets or in shelters in the county than two years ago.
Alameda County released the results of its most recent homeless census, the results confirm what many people have been seeing. There are almost 40 percent more people living on the streets or in shelters in the county than two years ago.
San Francisco unveils 67-new affordable housing units in SoMa
Erika Mena tells her story of losing a job as a chef, becoming homeless and moving into an affordable housing unit in SoMa
Erika Mena tells her story of losing a job as a chef, becoming homeless and moving into an affordable housing unit in SoMa
Homeless encampment in SF Potrero Hill swept away by DPW
A DPW crew in San Francisco has swept away a homeless encampment on San Bruno Avenue.
A DPW crew in San Francisco has swept away a homeless encampment on San Bruno Avenue.
City to appease business owners in SF over homeless encampment
After months of complaints, some business owners in San Francisco are about to get some assistance from SFPD and public works crews on a homeless encampment.
After months of complaints, some business owners in San Francisco are about to get some assistance from SFPD and public works crews on a homeless encampment.
Homeless turning to Livermore post office
Several homeless people are turning up in a Livermore post office. Rob Malcolm reports.
Several homeless people are turning up in a Livermore post office. Rob Malcolm reports.
5 families out of homelessness, move into their new apartments
It's their first night in their new places for five families who were once homeless, thanks to a program in Marin County.
It's their first night in their new places for five families who were once homeless, thanks to a program in Marin County.
Sonoma deputies lend helping hand to struggling mom and son
Victoria Taneyhill and her 10-year-old son are struggling to get back on their feet and thanks to the kindness of some Sonoma deputies they've gotten a big boost. Tom Vacar reports.
Victoria Taneyhill and her 10-year-old son are struggling to get back on their feet and thanks to the kindness of some Sonoma deputies they've gotten a big boost. Tom Vacar reports.
Season of Sharing: Mom gets housing help
Andrea Johnson, the mother of two children, was thrown for a loop when she lost her Sunnyvale home. But she received a helping hand to get back on her feet. Frank Mallicoat reports.
Andrea Johnson, the mother of two children, was thrown for a loop when she lost her Sunnyvale home. But she received a helping hand to get back on her feet. Frank Mallicoat reports.
Season of Sharing: Larry Williams
The Midwestern transplant explains how he ended up homeless and how the San Francisco Chronicle's Season of Sharing fund helped him get back on his feet. KTVU's Frank Mallicoat reports.
The Midwestern transplant explains how he ended up homeless and how the San Francisco Chronicle's Season of Sharing fund helped him get back on his feet. KTVU's Frank Mallicoat reports.
Napa grant will target homeless issue
Napa County has secured a multi-million dollar grant to combat homelessness. Debora Villalon reports.
Napa County has secured a multi-million dollar grant to combat homelessness. Debora Villalon reports.
CalTrans installs fence after 2 Investigates reveals safety risk
After 2 Investigates revealed a risk to homeowner safety, CalTrans finally installed a 12-foot high fence to deter fires from homeless camps in on Potrero Hill. Ross Palombo reports.
After 2 Investigates revealed a risk to homeowner safety, CalTrans finally installed a 12-foot high fence to deter fires from homeless camps in on Potrero Hill. Ross Palombo reports.
Season of Giving: Helping the needy
Audrey Cooper, editor in chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, speaks to KTVU News @ 9A about this year's Season of Giving and how it will help the needy.
Audrey Cooper, editor in chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, speaks to KTVU News @ 9A about this year's Season of Giving and how it will help the needy.
Prop Q would ban tent cities
Voters in San Francisco will decide on Nov 8 if the city should ban tent cities because of the dangers posed by fires. Tara Moriarty reports.
Voters in San Francisco will decide on Nov 8 if the city should ban tent cities because of the dangers posed by fires. Tara Moriarty reports.