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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oakland tenants on rent strike
Henry Lee reports.
Henry Lee reports.
Fremont installs boulders along 1,700 foot section of roadway to prevent homeless from parking
The city says the goal is to keep people from parking there, especially the homeless.
The city says the goal is to keep people from parking there, especially the homeless.
City of Fremont set to install large boulders to deter RV dwellers from parking on Kato Road
City officials say there have been too many concerns about property damage, traffic, safety and trash.
City officials say there have been too many concerns about property damage, traffic, safety and trash.
Massive Santa Rosa homeless encampment begins to move out
Whether by accident or anger, homeless camp moving day started with a tent fire, a tent that was not occupied. When day came, many had already left, setting out for parts unknown, but likely to be far more secluded as in a creek bed or the woods.
Whether by accident or anger, homeless camp moving day started with a tent fire, a tent that was not occupied. When day came, many had already left, setting out for parts unknown, but likely to be far more secluded as in a creek bed or the woods.
Moms 4 Housing inspires bill that offers tenant protections
The Oakland City Council is considering new legislation that would give tenants the first right to purchase their home if it's put up for sale.
The Oakland City Council is considering new legislation that would give tenants the first right to purchase their home if it's put up for sale.
Eviction of homeless camp along Santa Rosa's Joe Rodota Trail delayed
A rally was held in Santa Rosa Wednesday in support of the 250 homeless people whose encampment on the Joe Rodota Trail is being cleared. But the clearing of that encampment was delayed, again.
A rally was held in Santa Rosa Wednesday in support of the 250 homeless people whose encampment on the Joe Rodota Trail is being cleared. But the clearing of that encampment was delayed, again.
Castro Valley homeowners billed $300 for cleanup of nearby homeless encampment
A community and city in the East Bay are at odds over a homeless encampment and a property line.
A community and city in the East Bay are at odds over a homeless encampment and a property line.
'House of Light' shines as a beacon of possibility across the South Bay
On a gloomy damp Thursday in the Willow Glen section of San Jose, the ceremonial snipping of red ribbon ushers in light.
On a gloomy damp Thursday in the Willow Glen section of San Jose, the ceremonial snipping of red ribbon ushers in light.