Crews break ground on new affordable housing development near Lake Merritt
Crews broke ground on a multi-story apartment building near Lake Merritt on Tuesday that is expected to bring dozens of new and affordable homes to Oakland.
Crews broke ground on a multi-story apartment building near Lake Merritt on Tuesday that is expected to bring dozens of new and affordable homes to Oakland.
San Francisco monitors Supreme Court case on whether cities can criminalize homelessness
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments about how a small city in Oregon is handling its unhoused population and that decision could have a huge impact in the Bay Area.
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments about how a small city in Oregon is handling its unhoused population and that decision could have a huge impact in the Bay Area.
Oakland mother living out of car secures housing
An Oakland woman who struggled to get her car back after it was towed for unpaid fees in March is homeless no more.
An Oakland woman who struggled to get her car back after it was towed for unpaid fees in March is homeless no more.
City of Oakland receives $7.2M in funding to resolve homelessness for 150 people
Mayor Sheng Thao on Friday announced the City of Oakland has been awarded $7.2 million in homeless encampment resolution funding from the State of California.
Mayor Sheng Thao on Friday announced the City of Oakland has been awarded $7.2 million in homeless encampment resolution funding from the State of California.
SJ passes two ordinances banning encampments, RV parking, near schools
The San Jose city council, Tuesday, passed two ordinances to restrict homeless encampments, and RV parking, within 150 feet of schools.
The San Jose city council, Tuesday, passed two ordinances to restrict homeless encampments, and RV parking, within 150 feet of schools.
Sup. Aaron Peskin says he's running for San Francisco mayor
City Supervisor Aaron Peskin tells KTVU he will file the necessary paperwork to run for Mayor of San Francisco this week.
City Supervisor Aaron Peskin tells KTVU he will file the necessary paperwork to run for Mayor of San Francisco this week.
Attack by an alleged sex worker on San Francisco homeless woman caught on camera
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District expressed outrage on Monday over a vicious attack on a homeless woman this weekend that was captured on video.
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District expressed outrage on Monday over a vicious attack on a homeless woman this weekend that was captured on video.
San Francisco's mayoral candidates mull National Guard deployment to Tenderloin
San Francisco's mayoral candidates are publicly debating about what should be done to transform the city's Tenderloin District.
San Francisco's mayoral candidates are publicly debating about what should be done to transform the city's Tenderloin District.
City of San Jose testing use of AI to identify potholes, graffiti and homeless encampments
In Silicon Valley, tech companies are already harnessing the power of AI. Now the city of San Jose wants to do the same.
In Silicon Valley, tech companies are already harnessing the power of AI. Now the city of San Jose wants to do the same.
Homeless mom reunited with her towed car in Oakland
Jade Burnett and Rev. Ken Chambers exchanged a tearful hug outside of Fat Cat Tires near the Oakland Flea Market on Monday, celebrating Burnett’s reunion with her car, which doubles as her home.
Jade Burnett and Rev. Ken Chambers exchanged a tearful hug outside of Fat Cat Tires near the Oakland Flea Market on Monday, celebrating Burnett’s reunion with her car, which doubles as her home.
RV owners living in San Francisco neighborhood to be forced out
A vintage RV parked near the top of a hill on Bernal Heights Boulevard in San Francisco is home sweet home for Armando Martinez.
A vintage RV parked near the top of a hill on Bernal Heights Boulevard in San Francisco is home sweet home for Armando Martinez.
Newsom unveils Caltrans plan to improve streets of Oakland
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released Caltrans' new 10-point plan to improve the streets of Oakland.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released Caltrans' new 10-point plan to improve the streets of Oakland.
Facing deadline, San Jose to move 1,000 unhoused residents from waterways
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and others on Friday morning stood along the debris- and trash-strewn banks of Coyote Creek, surveying unhoused encampments that could result in potential financial tidal waves of fines hitting the city next year.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and others on Friday morning stood along the debris- and trash-strewn banks of Coyote Creek, surveying unhoused encampments that could result in potential financial tidal waves of fines hitting the city next year.
Oakland gets $14M in Homekey funds for homeless seniors
Oakland has been awarded over $14 million in state Homekey funds, which it will put toward housing for seniors experiencing homelessness, according to the city.
Oakland has been awarded over $14 million in state Homekey funds, which it will put toward housing for seniors experiencing homelessness, according to the city.
Former Stanford employee cuts hair for the homeless
The former head of Stanford's Digital Language Lab is now a barber, using his talents to help the homeless.Joseph Kautz visits encampments offering his services to anyone in need.
The former head of Stanford's Digital Language Lab is now a barber, using his talents to help the homeless.Joseph Kautz visits encampments offering his services to anyone in need.
Mark Farrell pledges to fire SFPD chief if elected mayor
Former San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell is running for his old job. This week, Farrell filed paperwork with the Department of Elections to challenge Mayor London Breed. He says Mayor Breed has failed San Francisco.
Former San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell is running for his old job. This week, Farrell filed paperwork with the Department of Elections to challenge Mayor London Breed. He says Mayor Breed has failed San Francisco.
Gov. Newsom will send funding to San Jose, not premade tiny homes as promised
San Jose officials will need to scour the upcoming budget to find additional funding for 200 tiny homes slated to be put on the VTA North San Jose site, this after Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will send money, but not pre-constructed units to multiple cities around the state.
San Jose officials will need to scour the upcoming budget to find additional funding for 200 tiny homes slated to be put on the VTA North San Jose site, this after Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will send money, but not pre-constructed units to multiple cities around the state.
San Mateo County ordinance would push homeless to services with threat of misdemeanor
A new ordinance in San Mateo County aims to push the homeless to access services with the threat of a misdemeanor charge. County supervisors see this as encouragement, not punishment. The homeless disagree.
A new ordinance in San Mateo County aims to push the homeless to access services with the threat of a misdemeanor charge. County supervisors see this as encouragement, not punishment. The homeless disagree.
Candidates collide in California's first U.S. Senate debate
The top four candidates for California’s U.S. Senate seat met for the first time on the debate stage Monday night in Los Angeles.
The top four candidates for California’s U.S. Senate seat met for the first time on the debate stage Monday night in Los Angeles.
San Jose moves to ban encampments on Guadalupe River Trail
San Jose officials are attempting to clear encampments along the Guadalupe River Trail once and for all.
San Jose officials are attempting to clear encampments along the Guadalupe River Trail once and for all.