San Jose housing advocates protest encampment sweep at 'The Jungle'
Advocates for the unhoused gathered at San Jose City Hall on Tuesday to protest the city’s ongoing sweep of a massive encampment, alleging that several vulnerable residents are being left behind despite promises of relocation.
Advocates for the unhoused gathered at San Jose City Hall on Tuesday to protest the city’s ongoing sweep of a massive encampment, alleging that several vulnerable residents are being left behind despite promises of relocation.
Farmworker housing plan faces final review
Tuesday, April 28, marks a critical moment in Half Moon Bay, as city leaders take a final look at a long-awaited affordable housing project for senior farmworkers before a decisive vote May 5. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder and executive director of Ayudando Latinos A Soñar, explains what's at stake.
Tuesday, April 28, marks a critical moment in Half Moon Bay, as city leaders take a final look at a long-awaited affordable housing project for senior farmworkers before a decisive vote May 5. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder and executive director of Ayudando Latinos A Soñar, explains what's at stake.
Can AI fix housing delays?
California needs hundreds of thousands of new homes, yet major projects from housing to infrastructure are plagued by delays and rising costs. KP Reddy of Zero RFI explains what’s broken and how AI is changing the equation.
California needs hundreds of thousands of new homes, yet major projects from housing to infrastructure are plagued by delays and rising costs. KP Reddy of Zero RFI explains what’s broken and how AI is changing the equation.
Oakland apartment fire that displaced 200 residents still unresolved
Tenants at at an Oakland apartment complex that burned in January are asking for relocation payments from their landlord. They say they are owed the money because there were code violations. The landlord says otherwise.
Tenants at at an Oakland apartment complex that burned in January are asking for relocation payments from their landlord. They say they are owed the money because there were code violations. The landlord says otherwise.
New data shows massive surge in Bay Area poverty
The Bay Area’s poverty rate rose from 12.2% in early 2023 to 16.3% by the end of the same year.
The Bay Area’s poverty rate rose from 12.2% in early 2023 to 16.3% by the end of the same year.
Lurie announces new transitional housing for homeless youth
Homeless youth in San Francisco have new housing opportunities with the opening of a new transitional housing facility on Otis Street.
Homeless youth in San Francisco have new housing opportunities with the opening of a new transitional housing facility on Otis Street.
San Francisco awarded $56.3 million in homeless housing funds
The California Department of Housing and Community Development on Friday awarded $56.3 million in Proposition 1 funds toward the acquisition and rehabilitation of two San Francisco properties into affordable housing.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development on Friday awarded $56.3 million in Proposition 1 funds toward the acquisition and rehabilitation of two San Francisco properties into affordable housing.
San Rafael's innovative attempt to solve the homeless crises
The City of San Rafael, with lots of help from Marin County and the state, have acquired a property which they say will go from a truly decent temporary shelter to truly affordable permanent housing.
The City of San Rafael, with lots of help from Marin County and the state, have acquired a property which they say will go from a truly decent temporary shelter to truly affordable permanent housing.
SF set to open its first abstinence-based homeless shelter
A new homeless shelter with a different approach is set to open in San Francisco in two weeks.
A new homeless shelter with a different approach is set to open in San Francisco in two weeks.
East Oakland residents demand action about "unsafe" and "unsanitary" encampment
Neighbors said the encampment started shortly before the pandemic in 2020, and has grown steadily in the past five years.
Neighbors said the encampment started shortly before the pandemic in 2020, and has grown steadily in the past five years.
East Oakland disabled seniors riding wheelchairs in the street due to blight
A group of disabled seniors in East Oakland said they’re forced to ride their wheelchairs into the street because of an encampment obstructing the sidewalk.
A group of disabled seniors in East Oakland said they’re forced to ride their wheelchairs into the street because of an encampment obstructing the sidewalk.
Alameda Supervisors allocate $170 million a year to help the homeless
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to allocate over $1.4 billion toward homeless initiatives across the county.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to allocate over $1.4 billion toward homeless initiatives across the county.
Homeless San Francisco man blows off eye lighting fireworks
A homeless man in San Francisco is recovering after he injured his eye lighting a firework on the Fourth of July.
A homeless man in San Francisco is recovering after he injured his eye lighting a firework on the Fourth of July.
Sonoma County reports 23% drop in homeless population, but skepticism remains
Sonoma County officials say efforts to reduce homelessness appear to be paying off, citing a 23% drop in the number of people living on the streets compared to last year.
Sonoma County officials say efforts to reduce homelessness appear to be paying off, citing a 23% drop in the number of people living on the streets compared to last year.
Federal judge orders Berkeley to temporarily halt encampment removal
A Berkeley homeless encampment is being called a public health hazard. So on Wednesday morning, police and city workers took it down. But hours later, a federal judge stepped in and put a stop to the removal.
A Berkeley homeless encampment is being called a public health hazard. So on Wednesday morning, police and city workers took it down. But hours later, a federal judge stepped in and put a stop to the removal.
Sausalito's housing-crisis struggle: Build 724 units by 2031
Sausalito's City Council on Tuesday approved hundreds of new units to be scattered throughout the town. The North Bay city is one of the Bay Area's greatest tourist attractions, where the proof of its sincerity will be tested by actually getting the units built.
Sausalito's City Council on Tuesday approved hundreds of new units to be scattered throughout the town. The North Bay city is one of the Bay Area's greatest tourist attractions, where the proof of its sincerity will be tested by actually getting the units built.
Fights, feces, needles plague Berkeley homeless encampment; neighbors concerned
Residents in a Berkeley neighborhood are concerned with a growing homeless encampment at Ohlone Park and the problems associated with it.
Residents in a Berkeley neighborhood are concerned with a growing homeless encampment at Ohlone Park and the problems associated with it.
Santa Clara VTA building transit-oriented apartments
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is announcing plans to build transit-oriented apartments on old land that the agency owns.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is announcing plans to build transit-oriented apartments on old land that the agency owns.
Lurie secures grant funding to expand mental health, addiction treatment
Mayor Daniel Lurie today announced a plan to expand San Francisco's behavioral health resources thanks to $27.6 million in state funding.
Mayor Daniel Lurie today announced a plan to expand San Francisco's behavioral health resources thanks to $27.6 million in state funding.
Homelessness & temporary housing top priorities in San Jose budget plan
There is still some opposition to his plan which includes arresting unhoused people who refuse shelter.
There is still some opposition to his plan which includes arresting unhoused people who refuse shelter.