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.
Unhoused San Jose residents could face citations, arrest for refusing shelter under mayor's proposal
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will introduce a proposal which will allow for citations, and possible jail time, for unhoused residents who refuse offers of shelter at least 3 times over an 18 month period.
SF launches program to support families on brink of homelessness
The 18-month pilot program intended to provide support and resources to keep at-risk families off the streets.
3 candidates running for Oakland mayor make case for their leadership
A forum was held Tuesday night to meet the candidates running for mayor of Oakland in the upcoming special election.
Fremont passes 1st-of-a-kind ordinance tackling homelessness
The ordinance has activists worried that it could be used against aid workers trying to help the unhoused.
Acclaimed pastry chef volunteers at café in the Tenderloin
On the eve of Thanksgiving, most people are preparing for their family dinner, but a San Francisco pastry chef is committed to serving the most vulnerable.
5 Bay Area cities, 2 counties get homeless removal funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is awarding $131 million in grants to cities and counties that are seriously addressing homeless encampments. These grants come with stricter accountability measures than ever before.
Where California ranks in helping homeless people the most: study
Homelessness is not a problem unique to California; it is seen in each state. A study from nonprofit organization SmileHub released a new report Tuesday on the states that help those experiencing homelessness the most in 2024.
Newsom signs housing bills, help for veterans
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday held a news conference to sign legislation aimed at addressing homelessness and expanding affordable housing.
Non-profit supporting Oakland foster youth with high quality housing
Foster youth are more likely to become homeless after aging out of the system compared to their peers, but one program provides for young adults in foster care with a comfortable place to live, resources, and the tools they need to enter adulthood.
Five babies have died while homeless in Santa Clara County this year
Advocates told the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors that things seem to be getting worse for people living on the streets.
California lawmaker pushes bypassing permits to tackle homelessness
Leaders across the state of California are showing support for a bill meant to enhance building interim housing.
Advocates push for San Francisco to house homeless in empty homes
Advocates are pressing San Francisco officials to fill empty homes around the city with unhoused residents instead of criminalizing homelessness.
Newsom issues order for removal of California homeless encampments
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, according to The Associated Press.
6 myths about homelessness in California
It's no wonder that when it comes to the homelessness crisis, there’s a lot of talk out there — and not everything you hear is true. Here are some of the most common myths surrounding homelessness. Let us help you separate fact from fiction, using data.
Compassion not crackdown: San Pablo police conduct homeless outreach
San Pablo police said a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling making it legal to take down homeless encampments is not the approach they want to take.
9th Circuit: San Francisco gains more authority to clear homeless encampments
San Francisco now has more legal authority to clear away homeless encampments.
California governor promised 1,200 tiny homes, yet none have opened a year later
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. In a year, none have opened.
Beloved formerly homeless man in Berkeley dies after getting on his feet, off the streets for year-and-a-half
A former homeless man in Berkeley and beloved figure in the UC Berkeley community has died and was being remembered for his kindness and his gift of friendship.
California hasn’t been tracking homeless programs’ effectiveness, audit finds
California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over a five-year period but didn’t consistently track the outcomes or effectiveness of its programs, according to state audit released Tuesday.