San Francisco hit with lawsuit from homeless advocates
The Coalition on Homelessness has filed a lawsuit alleging that San Francisco has violated the civil rights of the city's homeless.
14 people die on Santa Clara County streets in September
Santa Clara County says that over a dozen people living on the streets died this month, most of them in San Jose. County officials say a lack of housing, drug use and other health issues are contributing to the increase in deaths.
Oakland homeless encampment undergoes another phase of evictions
The Wood Street homeless encampment in West Oakland is in its second phase of evictions as Caltrans contractors clear piles of trash, RVs, cars and other hazards. But some unhoused residents are refusing to leave.
Nearly half of Santa Clara County's homeless population are people 55 and older
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows that last year, a million more seniors aged 65 and older, fell into poverty. That’s more than 10% of seniors, the highest level since 2002. Santa Clara County also reported 40% of its homeless population was at least 55 years or older in 2019.
Mountain View launches guaranteed basic income pilot program
The City of Mountain View launches guaranteed income pilot program
Progress made clearing Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment
Caltrans contractors have removed trash, tents, cars and RVs at Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment, despite some unhoused residents refusing to leave.
Man seeks court order to stop San Jose from removing his trailer from encampment
Rudy Ortega filed for a temporary restraining order with the U.S. District Court on September 7. Now he’s asking a judge to stop the city from removing his trailer and other belongings.
Caltrans starts clearing Oakland's Wood Street encampment
A major cleanup got underway Thursday as Caltrans crews started clearing Oakland's largest homeless encampment.
Concern grows for Oakland homeless residents amid heatwave
Advocates and first responders are taking action to keep the homeless hydrated and say unhoused residents are at the highest risk for dehydration, heat stroke and other medical emergencies.
San Jose begins final phase of clearing encampment near Columbus Park
The City of San Jose is continuing to clean up an encampment on property owned by the FAA after being told it was unsafe to have people living in Guadalupe Gardens, near Columbus Park.
San Jose to construct 204 apartment-style units for the unhoused
The city of San Jose is looking to have at least 1,000 new units of housing for the homeless before the end of the year.
Santa Clara County housed more people in first half of 2022, homeless crisis continues to grow
The data also shows that over 96% of people placed in supportive housing programs in recent years, have remained in their homes. Still, the homeless crisis worsened during the pandemic and advocates say more people are losing their housing than ever before.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
California AG tells law enforcement to intervene and prevent illegal evictions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued new legal guidance requiring law enforcement officers intervene to prevent illegal or "self-help" evictions and keep people housed.
Judge orders California to stop denying rent relief applications
A judge has ruled the California Department of Housing and Community Development must stop denying applications for COVID-19 rent relief money, amid a lawsuit filed by tenants’ advocates, who argue the state has unfairly withheld money from low-income renters.
1 in 3 applications denied California rent relief money, thousands still waiting
More than 85,000 renter households are waiting for their applications to be reviewed in California's emergency rental assistance program and close to 158,000 have been denied, according to an analysis of state data. It comes days before eviction protections are set to expire.
Safe overnight parking put formerly homeless woman in driver seat of her destiny
Claudine Wong spoke to Union City resident Tami Rossell about how she's giving back to CAREavan, a local program that gives people a safe place to park and sleep overnight.
Former Oakland Army base may house about 1,000 homeless residents
Roughly 1,000 homeless residents of Oakland may soon be able to find shelter on the city's former Army base following a resolution approved Tuesday by the City Council.
San Mateo County breaks ground on new navigation center
San Mateo County broke ground on a new homeless navigation center Wednesday in Redwood City. The project will offer temporary housing but also services for the homeless.
50,000 Bay Area renters waiting for California COVID-19 emergency rental relief money
More than half of the California households that applied for COVID-19 rental relief have yet to receive emergency assistance, but the state says it will process applications under review in the coming weeks.