San Francisco: More homeless living in vehicles
Most homeless people in San Francisco sleep in parks and on sidewalks but a growing number are living out of their vehicles, helping fuel an overall 17% increase in homelessness in the last two years, according to a report released Friday.
Most homeless people in San Francisco sleep in parks and on sidewalks but a growing number are living out of their vehicles, helping fuel an overall 17% increase in homelessness in the last two years, according to a report released Friday.
Fifth cabin community for homeless to open in Oakland next week
A tent city under an overpass on 35th Ave in Oakland has been home to Latasha Hardman for four years. But she will soon be among 76 homeless people now living in camps along the Oakland-Emeryville border, who are moving next week. They are moving into a new community of 70 cabins not far on Mandela Parkway.
A tent city under an overpass on 35th Ave in Oakland has been home to Latasha Hardman for four years. But she will soon be among 76 homeless people now living in camps along the Oakland-Emeryville border, who are moving next week. They are moving into a new community of 70 cabins not far on Mandela Parkway.
Homeless feel unwelcome at events planned for San Jose's St. James Park
Officials in San Jose have a series of big events planned for St. James Park this summer geared toward families and downtown workers.
Officials in San Jose have a series of big events planned for St. James Park this summer geared toward families and downtown workers.
San Francisco averaged one fentanyl overdose death a week last year
Health officials are sounding the alarm in San Francisco. They say fentanyl is now the leading cause of opioid overdose deaths in San Francisco, claiming more lives than heroin or oxycodone.
Health officials are sounding the alarm in San Francisco. They say fentanyl is now the leading cause of opioid overdose deaths in San Francisco, claiming more lives than heroin or oxycodone.
Plans for City of Fremont's first-ever navigation center met with opposition
Plans for the City of Fremont’s first-ever navigation center to help the homeless was met with strong opposition Tuesday night. Most of the pushback centers around a proposed location near Niles Discovery Church on Niles Boulevard. It is one of several sites that is up for consideration.
Plans for the City of Fremont’s first-ever navigation center to help the homeless was met with strong opposition Tuesday night. Most of the pushback centers around a proposed location near Niles Discovery Church on Niles Boulevard. It is one of several sites that is up for consideration.
Bay Area churches step in to help ease housing crisis
Cities all across the Bay Area are turning to a community staple to help expand the stock of available, affordable housing.
Cities all across the Bay Area are turning to a community staple to help expand the stock of available, affordable housing.
Mountain View council does not enact oversized RV ban on city streets
City leaders in Mountain View chose early Wednesday morning not to enact a controversial ban outlawing parking of oversized vehicles on city streets. It’s an issue throughout the Bay Area with rents too high, many people are living in RVs. Legal activists call it unconstitutional.
City leaders in Mountain View chose early Wednesday morning not to enact a controversial ban outlawing parking of oversized vehicles on city streets. It’s an issue throughout the Bay Area with rents too high, many people are living in RVs. Legal activists call it unconstitutional.
Oakland mayor announces new plan to bring affordable housing to city
Mayor of Oakland, Libby Schaaf, announced a new plan that aims to put a dent in the affordable housing issue that continues to grip the Bay Area.
Mayor of Oakland, Libby Schaaf, announced a new plan that aims to put a dent in the affordable housing issue that continues to grip the Bay Area.
City of San Jose exploring legal action against Union Pacific over blight, noise
In a David versus Goliath like fight, the City of San Jose is now exploring legal action against Union Pacific Railroad over a list of grievances including noise from overnight trains and blight. The railroad company said it's protected by federal laws. Railroad representatives met with more than 100 residents at a community meeting.
In a David versus Goliath like fight, the City of San Jose is now exploring legal action against Union Pacific Railroad over a list of grievances including noise from overnight trains and blight. The railroad company said it's protected by federal laws. Railroad representatives met with more than 100 residents at a community meeting.
Santa Clara County opens LGBTQ+ focused homeless shelter
Santa Clara County officials have opened a new homeless shelter focused on serving the needs of LGBTQ+ residents. It is only the second of its kind in the nation.
Santa Clara County officials have opened a new homeless shelter focused on serving the needs of LGBTQ+ residents. It is only the second of its kind in the nation.
SF Mayor Breed unveils record $12.3 billion budget
San Francisco Mayor London Breed unveiled her proposed two-year budget Friday. The first year's budget plan is $12.3 billion, making it the largest in city history,
San Francisco Mayor London Breed unveiled her proposed two-year budget Friday. The first year's budget plan is $12.3 billion, making it the largest in city history,
SF mayor announces $11.9 million budget allocation to help keep the streets clean
San Francisco's mayor is set to unveil her budget tomorrow. But, today offered a preview of where she wants to see some of that money will be spent: Keeping the city's streets clean. One day before the budget is officially unveiled, Mayor London Breed announced $11.9 million will go to adding seven new pit stop bathrooms and 80 big belly garbage cans to the city in an effort to...
San Francisco's mayor is set to unveil her budget tomorrow. But, today offered a preview of where she wants to see some of that money will be spent: Keeping the city's streets clean. One day before the budget is officially unveiled, Mayor London Breed announced $11.9 million will go to adding seven new pit stop bathrooms and 80 big belly garbage cans to the city in an effort to...
San Francisco native who lived out of his SUV for over two years moves in to new apartment
John Harris works at San Francisco's Health and Human Services Department. He is a San Francisco native with a job, but for two and a half years he's been in and out of shelters and sleeping in his truck. "I always come to work on time. I never miss a day," said Harris, "I was really doing bad but nobody could really tell. But now that they're aware."
John Harris works at San Francisco's Health and Human Services Department. He is a San Francisco native with a job, but for two and a half years he's been in and out of shelters and sleeping in his truck. "I always come to work on time. I never miss a day," said Harris, "I was really doing bad but nobody could really tell. But now that they're aware."
San Francisco introduces free mental health care program headed for November ballot
Some of San Francisco's leaders are pushing for an ambitious plan to to make sure mental heath care is available for everyone living in the city.
Some of San Francisco's leaders are pushing for an ambitious plan to to make sure mental heath care is available for everyone living in the city.
San Rafael Yacht Harbor tenants frustrated with surge of homeless people using showers
The San Rafael Yacht Harbor is seeing a surge in homeless people, attracted by showers that are supposed to be used by tenants. In a case of unintended consequences, the closure of showers at a homeless service center has sent them streaming to the waterfront on East Francisco Blvd in the Canal District. "They wait here until someone comes out, and then barge their way in," said...
The San Rafael Yacht Harbor is seeing a surge in homeless people, attracted by showers that are supposed to be used by tenants. In a case of unintended consequences, the closure of showers at a homeless service center has sent them streaming to the waterfront on East Francisco Blvd in the Canal District. "They wait here until someone comes out, and then barge their way in," said...
Contra Costa County homeless population up 43% since 2017
There were at least 2,295 homeless residents of Contra Costa County one day in January and most of them are unsheltered, according to data from Contra Costa Health Services' 2019 Point in Time count.
There were at least 2,295 homeless residents of Contra Costa County one day in January and most of them are unsheltered, according to data from Contra Costa Health Services' 2019 Point in Time count.
Bay Area homeless populations continue to rise with some staggering figures
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Thursday announced a $5 million investment to prevent homelessness in her city as a count shows it rose.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Thursday announced a $5 million investment to prevent homelessness in her city as a count shows it rose.
Santa Clara County homeless population up 31 percent, San Jose jumps 42 percent since 2017
The population of homeless people jumped about 31 percent in Santa Clara County and 42 percent in San Jose over the last two years, according to preliminary results from January's point-in-time homeless count released Thursday.
The population of homeless people jumped about 31 percent in Santa Clara County and 42 percent in San Jose over the last two years, according to preliminary results from January's point-in-time homeless count released Thursday.
Downtown San Jose homeless encampment removed by Union Pacific railroad
Over 50 residents of a homeless encampment in Downtown San Jose were swept by Union Pacific this week without arrangements for short-term housing.
Over 50 residents of a homeless encampment in Downtown San Jose were swept by Union Pacific this week without arrangements for short-term housing.
Fire at Oakland homeless encampment captured on video
A fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Oakland just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The fire was reported at East 12th Street and 16th Avenue just off I-880, the Nimitz Freeway, according to Oakland Fire Department.
A fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Oakland just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The fire was reported at East 12th Street and 16th Avenue just off I-880, the Nimitz Freeway, according to Oakland Fire Department.