Boulders placed on San Francisco sidewalk to keep homeless residents away
About two dozen boulders now sit along a half-block stretch of sidewalk on Clinton Park, a residential side street near Market and Dolores streets in San Francisco.
About two dozen boulders now sit along a half-block stretch of sidewalk on Clinton Park, a residential side street near Market and Dolores streets in San Francisco.
Gum police? SF property manager angered by notice from city that threatens fine
A property manager in San Francisco's Tenderloin District says she's angry about a notice she received from the city that threatens a fine for the gum and grime on the sidewalk.
A property manager in San Francisco's Tenderloin District says she's angry about a notice she received from the city that threatens a fine for the gum and grime on the sidewalk.
San Francisco woman tries in vain to rid sidewalk of 'anti-homeless' boulders
A woman dismayed with the idea of “anti-homeless boulders” cropping up in her San Francisco neighborhood tried in vain to get rid of the large rocks on Craigslist, only to have her efforts thwarted.
A woman dismayed with the idea of “anti-homeless boulders” cropping up in her San Francisco neighborhood tried in vain to get rid of the large rocks on Craigslist, only to have her efforts thwarted.
Julian Castro tours Oakland homeless encampment
Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro toured the city of Oakland Wednesday to get a first-hand look at housing conditions and homelessness.
Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro toured the city of Oakland Wednesday to get a first-hand look at housing conditions and homelessness.
Judge denies request to halt homeless shelter's construction along San Francisco Embarcadero
It was a courtroom defeat on Monday for group fighting to keep a homeless shelter out of their neighborhood.
It was a courtroom defeat on Monday for group fighting to keep a homeless shelter out of their neighborhood.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson says he wants to resolve CA's housing crisis
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson arrived at a public housing development in San Francisco on Tuesday to learn more about the city's homeless crisis.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson arrived at a public housing development in San Francisco on Tuesday to learn more about the city's homeless crisis.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson to visit San Francisco Tuesday
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is expected to be in San Francisco on Tuesday, though there is no confirmed meeting between Carson and SF Mayor London Breed.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is expected to be in San Francisco on Tuesday, though there is no confirmed meeting between Carson and SF Mayor London Breed.
California legislator passes cap on annual rent increases
California's legislator have taken a major step towards making it easier for renters to afford annual increases. Working at a breakneck pace to beat the end of the legislative session, lawmakers Wednesday passed a cap on annual rent increases in California.
California's legislator have taken a major step towards making it easier for renters to afford annual increases. Working at a breakneck pace to beat the end of the legislative session, lawmakers Wednesday passed a cap on annual rent increases in California.
Fremont officials vote unanimously; 45-bed homeless navigation center will go downtown
Fremont city leaders unanimously voted Tuesday night to place a new homeless navigation center downtown behind City Hall.
Fremont city leaders unanimously voted Tuesday night to place a new homeless navigation center downtown behind City Hall.
Formerly drug-addicted, homeless veteran finds stability in Antioch RV park; now faces eviction
Jimmy Gordon is a Vietnam veteran still living with battle scars from shrapnel. Once homeless and drug addicted, Gordon says he's found stability in this informal RV community on private property in northeast Antioch.
Jimmy Gordon is a Vietnam veteran still living with battle scars from shrapnel. Once homeless and drug addicted, Gordon says he's found stability in this informal RV community on private property in northeast Antioch.
Judge won't block construction of controversial navigation center in SF, for now
A San Francisco judge on Monday said he will not block construction of a controversial navigation center on Embarcadero for the homeless. However, the court has agreed to another hearing on the matter in two weeks.
A San Francisco judge on Monday said he will not block construction of a controversial navigation center on Embarcadero for the homeless. However, the court has agreed to another hearing on the matter in two weeks.
Youth-lead project creating tiny home village in Oakland for homeless youth
A youth-lead project will create a tiny home village for Oakland and Berkeley homeless young people. Youth Spirit Artworks organized construction of 12 tiny homes at a site off Brush Street in West Oakland. 30 diverse congregations and organizations volunteered to help construct the homes.
A youth-lead project will create a tiny home village for Oakland and Berkeley homeless young people. Youth Spirit Artworks organized construction of 12 tiny homes at a site off Brush Street in West Oakland. 30 diverse congregations and organizations volunteered to help construct the homes.
Despite strong opposition, Fremont to hold meeting about multi-million dollar navigation center
The Fremont City Council is holding a meeting Tuesday about its proposed temporary housing navigation center to address the local and regional housing crisis. The City Council is being asked whether to move forward with one of two possible sites -- one in the parking lot of City Hall on Capitol Avenue, and the other surplus property in the 4200 block of Decoto Road next to Regan Nursery.
The Fremont City Council is holding a meeting Tuesday about its proposed temporary housing navigation center to address the local and regional housing crisis. The City Council is being asked whether to move forward with one of two possible sites -- one in the parking lot of City Hall on Capitol Avenue, and the other surplus property in the 4200 block of Decoto Road next to Regan Nursery.
Fremont resident on hunger strike over proposed homeless center
A Fremont resident has gone three days without food on a hunger strike. 59-year-old Ruiping Sun said he's protesting a controversial decision city leaders are set to make next Tuesday on a center to help the homeless. Sun has been camped out outside city hall since Tuesday.
A Fremont resident has gone three days without food on a hunger strike. 59-year-old Ruiping Sun said he's protesting a controversial decision city leaders are set to make next Tuesday on a center to help the homeless. Sun has been camped out outside city hall since Tuesday.
Pilot program connects volunteers with a place to stay in San Jose
Community service organizations say the high cost of living is scaring away potential volunteers. But now a pilot program hopes to help by matching recent grads doing a year of service work with empty nesters who have space to spare.
Community service organizations say the high cost of living is scaring away potential volunteers. But now a pilot program hopes to help by matching recent grads doing a year of service work with empty nesters who have space to spare.
SF pilot program targets homeless most in need of mental health, drug abuse services
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced plans for a new, long-term approach to help get homeless people suffering from mental illness and substance abuse off the streets and into treatment.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced plans for a new, long-term approach to help get homeless people suffering from mental illness and substance abuse off the streets and into treatment.
San Diego mayor says Bridge Shelters contribute to 5% decrease in homeless population
As we’ve been reporting, the latest homeless population counts over the past two years in many Bay Area cities and counties, included sharp increases.
As we’ve been reporting, the latest homeless population counts over the past two years in many Bay Area cities and counties, included sharp increases.
Community asks why housing for homeless seniors can't be built elsewhere
Residents in San Jose expressed concerns Monday night at a community meeting about a proposed apartment project to house homeless seniors. PATH or People Assisting the Homeless is behind the project. The nonprofit helps homeless throughout the state.
Residents in San Jose expressed concerns Monday night at a community meeting about a proposed apartment project to house homeless seniors. PATH or People Assisting the Homeless is behind the project. The nonprofit helps homeless throughout the state.
Growing concern over Oakland homeless encampment near school
An expanding homeless encampment in East Oakland has triggered frustration and anger, but for the people living on the streets, it's all they have.
An expanding homeless encampment in East Oakland has triggered frustration and anger, but for the people living on the streets, it's all they have.
Auto shop employees say crime has increased since navigation center opened, police offer few details
The attack of a man with no local address on a woman in San Francisco is fueling concerns among neighbors about a new navigation center being built for homeless in the area.
The attack of a man with no local address on a woman in San Francisco is fueling concerns among neighbors about a new navigation center being built for homeless in the area.