Gov. Newsom looks at Project Roomkey as potential long-term fix on homelessness
The governor says he's setting aside more than a billion dollars to help cities and counties buy hotels and properties to help transition homeless off the streets and into homes.
San Francisco settles lawsuit over Tenderloin encampments
Under the settlement agreement, the city will remove up to 300 tents and encampments by July 20. Occupants will be offered free COVID-19 testing and be relocated to a hotel room or another safe sleeping site.
Bay Area counties consider extending eviction moratoriums during pandemic
Supervisors in various counties want to extend the moratorium on evictions.
San Mateo County gets state Project Roomkey funds to help house homeless during pandemic
The county project known as Bayfront Station leases a block of rooms at an undisclosed hotel in the county for homeless people who do not have COVID-19 symptoms, but are categorized as high risk under federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Food distribution drive-thru held in San Francisco and Oakland
On Saturday, the Salvation Army joined with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for drive-thru food distributions in Oakland and San Francisco.
Santa Rosa setting up tents for homeless in community center lot
The 24,600-square-foot city-owned parking lot at 2060 W. College Ave. will be for temporary use to provide safe social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco unveils COVID-19 safety plan for Tenderloin, sees near 300% increase in tents
Long before the crisis, the Tenderloin neighborhood faced many challenges, but COVID-19 has led to a renewed focus on how to support unsheltered residents.
Oakland to shelter 130 homeless people in high-end trailers during COVID-19 and beyond
The city said the program at 633 Hegenberger Road will provide three meals per day, running water and sewer connections to each trailer for "maximum safety and dignity."
Homeless women, advocates leave vacant property peacefully; SFPD face off against protesters
The protest ended with one person cited and released by police after advocates demanded the city provide housing for all unsheltered residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to the San Francisco homeless population
COVID-19 has changed the way the Salvation Army is able to serve the homeless population.
Newsom: 16,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California
Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.
Santa Clara County is housing all homeless people who test positive for COVID-19
The county has 35 homeless residents who have tested positive, according to the emergency operations center.
Gov. Gavin Newsom holds Saturday update on COVID-19
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke at noon on Saturday, April 18, 2020 outside of a Motel 6 in Santa Clara County.
San Francisco announces 70 new cases of COVID-19 at homeless shelter
The MSC-South homeless shelter, located at 525 5th Street, is currently housing 100 people.
California's Judicial Court suspends evictions; sets bail at $0 for misdemeanors amid pandemic
The order delays all eviction cases from moving forward, not just those related to people not being able to pay rent due to the virus. It follows an executive order last month by Gov. Gavin Newsom banning the enforcement of eviction orders that advocates said didn’t go far enough.
Sen. Wiener introduce bill to streamline affordable housing production throughout California
Under Senate Bill 899, nonprofit hospitals and faith institutions like churches, synagogues and mosques, would be able to build up to 150 affordable housing units on their excess property, regardless if local zoning prohibits that type of housing.
San Francisco supervisors approve lease for new SAFE Navigation Center
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday approved the lease on an approximately 200-bed SAFE Navigation Center in the Upper Market area of the city, the mayor's office said.
Worsening homelessness hurting Castro district businesses, tourism
Neighbors have been posting their concerns about Jane Warner Plaza saying an influx of homeless is intimidating visitors and hurting business.
Oakland outreach mission helps those struggling with housing insecurity
For nearly four decades, Ariel Outreach Mission in Oakland has helped people and families struggling with housing insecurity find a permenant place to call home.
Castro Valley tiny home community opens in parking lot of First Presbyterian Church of Hayward
The First Presbyterian Church of Hayward set aside the land, local leaders worked to adjust the zoning laws, the non-profit group, Home-Aid, Northern California and local builders and contractors worked together to make the program happen.