Garages are being replaced with housing units in San Francisco
Some building owners are taking advantage of the loosening of restrictions and are turning garages into homes.
Some building owners are taking advantage of the loosening of restrictions and are turning garages into homes.
San Francisco housing advocates celebrate the addition of new housing units
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
San Francisco home prices fall in October, compared with 2018
San Francisco home prices slipped 0.4 percent compared with October 2018.
San Francisco home prices slipped 0.4 percent compared with October 2018.
Redwood City says floating home community violates state law
The once cherished California dream and Bohemian charm of living on a floating home, is becoming more and more unattainable.
The once cherished California dream and Bohemian charm of living on a floating home, is becoming more and more unattainable.
As judge mulls eviction demand, mothers say vacant home is theirs
West Oakland property center of court case
West Oakland property center of court case
Homeless Oakland moms head back to court
The women have been living in the vacant home since November 18
The women have been living in the vacant home since November 18
Wedgewood: Wants to employ at-risk youth to renovate 'Moms 4 Housing' home
A group that helps at-risk youth find jobs is asking the women who are living in a West Oakland home illegally to leave so the property can be renovated and sold.
A group that helps at-risk youth find jobs is asking the women who are living in a West Oakland home illegally to leave so the property can be renovated and sold.
Santa Clara County lists 161 homeless deaths this year
HomeFirst, a local shelter and homeless advocacy organization, hosted a memorial Friday where the names of all those lost were read aloud.
HomeFirst, a local shelter and homeless advocacy organization, hosted a memorial Friday where the names of all those lost were read aloud.
SF mayor’s housing office gives $1M for rental subsidies for residents living with HIV
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a rental subsidy for residents living with HIV.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a rental subsidy for residents living with HIV.
Treasure Island redevelopment includes return of film industry, 8,000 new homes
Full build out of the new Treasure Island neighborhood is expected to continue through 2035.
Full build out of the new Treasure Island neighborhood is expected to continue through 2035.
Woman’s rent hike forces her to find a new home during the holidays
After some digging, she discovered that California lawmakers passed AB 1482 in September, tough new rules that caps rent increased at roughly 9% a year and make evictions more difficult for landlords.
After some digging, she discovered that California lawmakers passed AB 1482 in September, tough new rules that caps rent increased at roughly 9% a year and make evictions more difficult for landlords.
Homes built after Jan. 1 in California must be solar powered
New homes in California will be required to have solar under a new law taking effect Jan. 1.
New homes in California will be required to have solar under a new law taking effect Jan. 1.
Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek consider updating accessory dwelling unit laws
Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek are considering "urgency" ordinances to take effect immediately.
Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek are considering "urgency" ordinances to take effect immediately.
Two Contra Costa County cities consider changing ADU laws
The City Councils' of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek will discuss changes this week.
The City Councils' of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek will discuss changes this week.
Affordable housing replacing deplorable Oakland hotel
The former dilapidated hotel in Oakland will soon reopen as affordable housing.
The former dilapidated hotel in Oakland will soon reopen as affordable housing.
CA 'Beverly Hillbillies' mansion sold in $150 million historic real estate deal
Take a look at the most expensive piece of real estate ever sold in California history!
Take a look at the most expensive piece of real estate ever sold in California history!
BART-Berkeley affordable housing plan faces criticism
Not everyone is on board with the city of Berkeley's plan to address the affordable housing crisis. Critics say the elimination of BART parking lots would make public transit more inaccessible.
Not everyone is on board with the city of Berkeley's plan to address the affordable housing crisis. Critics say the elimination of BART parking lots would make public transit more inaccessible.
Oakland Councilwoman proposes housing some of the homeless on a cruise ship at the Port of Oakland
Tom Vacar reports from Oakland.
Tom Vacar reports from Oakland.
Proposal to house homeless on a cruise ship
Oakland city council member Rebecca Kaplan says a cruise ship could quickly provide housing to roughly 1,000 people
Oakland city council member Rebecca Kaplan says a cruise ship could quickly provide housing to roughly 1,000 people
Rental scams linked to fake ads targeting millennials
The study, released Tuesday by the Better Business Bureau, found that bogus listings were seen by 43% of people looking for long-term housing or vacation rentals.
The study, released Tuesday by the Better Business Bureau, found that bogus listings were seen by 43% of people looking for long-term housing or vacation rentals.