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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bay Area saw an overall increase in the unhoused population from 2023-24, according to official records.
Volunteers needed for holiday dinner distribution project
Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program serves over 300 families/individuals daily, 6 days a week. Meals and grocery boxes are prepared for seniors, people living in encampments and transitional housing throughout Emeryville, Oakland, and Berkeley.
Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program serves over 300 families/individuals daily, 6 days a week. Meals and grocery boxes are prepared for seniors, people living in encampments and transitional housing throughout Emeryville, Oakland, and Berkeley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tent city pops up near San Francisco City Hall to raise awareness of homeless
A tent city has sprouted up opposite San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday.
A tent city has sprouted up opposite San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday.
Social media star known for criticizing SF charged for pimping women
Ricci Wynne, known for his videos exposing the drug-fueled underbelly of San Francisco, was arrested over human trafficking offenses, according to officials.
Ricci Wynne, known for his videos exposing the drug-fueled underbelly of San Francisco, was arrested over human trafficking offenses, according to officials.
Acclaimed pastry chef volunteers at café in the Tenderloin
On the eve of Thanksgiving, most people are preparing for their family dinner, but a San Francisco pastry chef is committed to serving the most vulnerable.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, most people are preparing for their family dinner, but a San Francisco pastry chef is committed to serving the most vulnerable.
New ordinance bans encampments along Santa Clara County creeks, rivers
The main water provider in Santa Clara County approved an ordinance Tuesday that makes it a crime to live along creeks and rivers that provide water and flood control to the region.
The main water provider in Santa Clara County approved an ordinance Tuesday that makes it a crime to live along creeks and rivers that provide water and flood control to the region.
The North Bay braces for freezing temperatures, heavy rain
The North Bay is preparing for a one-two punch from Mother Nature. Freezing temperatures are expected at midnight, before heavy rain moves in late Tuesday.
The North Bay is preparing for a one-two punch from Mother Nature. Freezing temperatures are expected at midnight, before heavy rain moves in late Tuesday.
Newsom awards more than $827M to curb homelessness in California; Bay Area gets nearly 1/5
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that he was awarding $827 million to California communities to address homelessness; Los Angeles got the lion's share at more than $380 million and the Bay Area received nearly 1/5 of the total amount at $169 million.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that he was awarding $827 million to California communities to address homelessness; Los Angeles got the lion's share at more than $380 million and the Bay Area received nearly 1/5 of the total amount at $169 million.