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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.