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.
San Francisco cleared encampments, some unhoused moved not too far away
The number of San Francisco homeless tents has dropped dramatically this year. Still, many people are choosing to stay on the streets, and some told KTVU that each time, they aren't moving too far from their last stop.
The number of San Francisco homeless tents has dropped dramatically this year. Still, many people are choosing to stay on the streets, and some told KTVU that each time, they aren't moving too far from their last stop.
Number of homeless tents down by 60%, SF mayor says
The number of homeless tents in San Francisco has dropped by 60% in the past six years, San Francisco Mayor London Breed said Thursday, proof that the city is succeeding in cleaning up the streets while providing alternatives for the unhoused.
The number of homeless tents in San Francisco has dropped by 60% in the past six years, San Francisco Mayor London Breed said Thursday, proof that the city is succeeding in cleaning up the streets while providing alternatives for the unhoused.
5 Bay Area cities, 2 counties get homeless removal funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is awarding $131 million in grants to cities and counties that are seriously addressing homeless encampments. These grants come with stricter accountability measures than ever before.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is awarding $131 million in grants to cities and counties that are seriously addressing homeless encampments. These grants come with stricter accountability measures than ever before.
Oakland Mayor Thao issues executive order aimed at clearing homeless camps
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity.
Sonoma County erasing homeless names from boulders along Joe Rodota Trail
Names of homeless people who died in Sonoma County are being erased from an unofficial memorial along the Joe Rodota Trail.
Names of homeless people who died in Sonoma County are being erased from an unofficial memorial along the Joe Rodota Trail.
Berkeley businesses sue city over homeless encampments
Business owners in Berkeley banded together to sue the city over sprawling homeless encampments which they allege are hurting their bottom line.
Business owners in Berkeley banded together to sue the city over sprawling homeless encampments which they allege are hurting their bottom line.
Five babies have died while homeless in Santa Clara County this year
Advocates told the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors that things seem to be getting worse for people living on the streets.
Advocates told the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors that things seem to be getting worse for people living on the streets.
SF mayoral candidates debate over city's hot-button issues, Breed's absence explained
Thursday, marked another debate night in the City of San Francisco. Four candidates taking on San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the upcoming election tackled some of the hot-button issues facing the city, including homelessness, housing, and crime.
Thursday, marked another debate night in the City of San Francisco. Four candidates taking on San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the upcoming election tackled some of the hot-button issues facing the city, including homelessness, housing, and crime.