Facing deadline, San Jose to move 1,000 unhoused residents from waterways

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.

Squatters take over Hollywood home; start renting rooms to OnlyFans models

Squatters take over Hollywood home; start renting rooms to OnlyFans models

A luxurious 7-bedroom dream house in the Hollywood Hills was taken over by squatters who set up a business on the property. The ringleader allegedly wrote a fake lease allowing OnlyFans models to create their content in the house and rented rooms to them.

A luxurious 7-bedroom dream house in the Hollywood Hills was taken over by squatters who set up a business on the property. The ringleader allegedly wrote a fake lease allowing OnlyFans models to create their content in the house and rented rooms to them.

Berkeley's People's Park protesters dismantle 'free store,' organize pop-up resource

Berkeley's People's Park protesters dismantle 'free store,' organize pop-up resource

People's Park supporters dismantled their "free store" at the corner of Dwight Way and Telegraph Avenue last week after more than a month of occupying the space and distributing resources to community members in need.   

People's Park supporters dismantled their "free store" at the corner of Dwight Way and Telegraph Avenue last week after more than a month of occupying the space and distributing resources to community members in need.   

Gen Z has found their state of choice and it's not California or New York

Gen Z has found their state of choice and it's not California or New York

Gen Zers have their sights set on one state in particular, where that generation was more likely to move to more than any other state in 2022.

Gen Zers have their sights set on one state in particular, where that generation was more likely to move to more than any other state in 2022.

More SF tenants engage in 'rent strike,' to leverage demands from landlords

More SF tenants engage in 'rent strike,' to leverage demands from landlords

Tenants in some 75 rental units in San Francisco have been on rent strikes, withholding their monthly payments until their demands from their landlord have been met.

Tenants in some 75 rental units in San Francisco have been on rent strikes, withholding their monthly payments until their demands from their landlord have been met.

San Jose moves to ban encampments on Guadalupe River Trail

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.

Affordable housing lottery: 3-bedroom Bay Area home for $183,000

Affordable housing lottery: 3-bedroom Bay Area home for $183,000

The City of Hayward says two lucky families will have an opportunity to buy a 3-bedroom home for under $200,000 through an affordable housing lottery system next month. The homes are designated for families who are low-income.

The City of Hayward says two lucky families will have an opportunity to buy a 3-bedroom home for under $200,000 through an affordable housing lottery system next month. The homes are designated for families who are low-income.

SJ officials unveil plans of unique, mixed-income housing complex

SJ officials unveil plans of unique, mixed-income housing complex

San Jose city officials said for the first time, a unique public-private partnership will create a neighborhood that blends together market rate, affordable, and supportive housing.

San Jose city officials said for the first time, a unique public-private partnership will create a neighborhood that blends together market rate, affordable, and supportive housing.

Marin County supervisors consider limiting number of short-term rentals

Marin County supervisors consider limiting number of short-term rentals

Major changes could be coming for the short-term rental market in the North Bay as the Marin County supervisors on Thursday will meet to discuss limiting the number of short-term rentals that operate in the county.

Major changes could be coming for the short-term rental market in the North Bay as the Marin County supervisors on Thursday will meet to discuss limiting the number of short-term rentals that operate in the county.

UC Berkeley moves forward with turning People's Park into housing; protesters vow not to back down

UC Berkeley moves forward with turning People's Park into housing; protesters vow not to back down

Protesters on Monday saId they won't back down from trying to re-occupy People's Park in Berkeley after law enforcement and construction crews removed people and structures at the park last week to prepare the area for UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing on the site. 

Protesters on Monday saId they won't back down from trying to re-occupy People's Park in Berkeley after law enforcement and construction crews removed people and structures at the park last week to prepare the area for UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing on the site. 

San Francisco Safeway to close its doors after 40 years

San Francisco Safeway to close its doors after 40 years

A Bay Area Safeway store is scheduled to shut down in the upcoming months after 40 years of operation. Plans are in motion on what the place will become.

A Bay Area Safeway store is scheduled to shut down in the upcoming months after 40 years of operation. Plans are in motion on what the place will become.

Two indicted in $8.5M Airbnb, Vrbo scam that defrauded thousands of victims across 10 states

Two indicted in $8.5M Airbnb, Vrbo scam that defrauded thousands of victims across 10 states

Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja are facing federal fraud charges alleging they ripped off unsuspecting travelers in an $8.5 million short-term rental scam involving properties in Southern California.

Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja are facing federal fraud charges alleging they ripped off unsuspecting travelers in an $8.5 million short-term rental scam involving properties in Southern California.

Half Moon Bay gets $2 Million for farmworker housing

Half Moon Bay gets $2 Million for farmworker housing

Half Moon Bay, a coastal community still grappling with the aftermath of a January mass shooting that claimed the lives of seven farmworkers, saw a significant stride forward in addressing housing challenges.

Half Moon Bay, a coastal community still grappling with the aftermath of a January mass shooting that claimed the lives of seven farmworkers, saw a significant stride forward in addressing housing challenges.

Vallco developer proposing major downsizing of Cupertino project

Vallco developer proposing major downsizing of Cupertino project

A Silicon Valley developer is scaling back its plans for a massive and controversial development of offices, housing, retail, dining and park spaces on the site of the former Vallco Mall in Cupertino.

A Silicon Valley developer is scaling back its plans for a massive and controversial development of offices, housing, retail, dining and park spaces on the site of the former Vallco Mall in Cupertino.