World Toilet Day sends message to the homeless: 'You are loved'
Spreading kindness. It's probably not a common message received when you look at the signs you may encounter on a day to day basis. But that is the intent Anna Sergeeva set out to accomplish when she pitched a public art project to mark 'World Toilet Day', Monday, November 19.
Spreading kindness. It's probably not a common message received when you look at the signs you may encounter on a day to day basis. But that is the intent Anna Sergeeva set out to accomplish when she pitched a public art project to mark 'World Toilet Day', Monday, November 19.
New BART canopies shield from rain, create barriers from homeless people
BART riders in San Francisco are getting a little extra protection from the elements as Bay Area Rapid Transit officially unveiled new canopies over station entrances, even if it is seven months late.
BART riders in San Francisco are getting a little extra protection from the elements as Bay Area Rapid Transit officially unveiled new canopies over station entrances, even if it is seven months late.
Vietnam veteran's plea for veterinarian to aide ailing service dog
Steven Azarello of San Francisco, a Vietnam veteran, is now facing a new challenge after overcoming homelessness and other challenges. He says he's now trying to save the life of his dog Petey that's coping with cancer.
Steven Azarello of San Francisco, a Vietnam veteran, is now facing a new challenge after overcoming homelessness and other challenges. He says he's now trying to save the life of his dog Petey that's coping with cancer.
San Jose: Housing bond measure fails, public safety measure wins approval
SAN JOSE (BCN) An ambitious $450 million housing bond in San Jose failed to gather the necessary two-thirds vote on Election Day, but the largest bond measure in the city's history gained the required margin to fund infrastructure and public safety services.
SAN JOSE (BCN) An ambitious $450 million housing bond in San Jose failed to gather the necessary two-thirds vote on Election Day, but the largest bond measure in the city's history gained the required margin to fund infrastructure and public safety services.
Prop C supporters, opponents react to SF homeless measure approval
San Francisco voters have had their say approving a new tax on some of the city's biggest businesses with the money going to pay for homeless services.
San Francisco voters have had their say approving a new tax on some of the city's biggest businesses with the money going to pay for homeless services.
Oakland's incumbent Libby Schaaf wins second term, first mayor to do so in 16 years
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf won handily on Election Day, becoming the first top city leader to win two terms since Jerry Brown in 2002.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf won handily on Election Day, becoming the first top city leader to win two terms since Jerry Brown in 2002.
Fire at Oakland homeless camp destroys 15 to 20 dwellings
A fire early this afternoon at an East Oakland homeless camp that's been plagued by a series of problems didn't injure anyone but destroyed 15 to 20 dwellings there, an Oakland fire official said.
A fire early this afternoon at an East Oakland homeless camp that's been plagued by a series of problems didn't injure anyone but destroyed 15 to 20 dwellings there, an Oakland fire official said.
HUD report shows 5.2 percent drop in veteran homelessness across California
Veteran homelessness across California dropped by 5.2 percent since last year, according to a new national estimate announced today by U.S. Housing and Urban Development.
Veteran homelessness across California dropped by 5.2 percent since last year, according to a new national estimate announced today by U.S. Housing and Urban Development.
Homeless camp on San Jose little league field
On Thursday, homeless people living near the Tully Ball Fields in San Jose were given a 72-hour notice to move out. The City of San Jose has been receiving complaints of trash, drugs and human waste left behind.
On Thursday, homeless people living near the Tully Ball Fields in San Jose were given a 72-hour notice to move out. The City of San Jose has been receiving complaints of trash, drugs and human waste left behind.
Prop C supporters rally outside Twitter HQ, denounce CEO's position
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Supporters of San Francisco's Proposition C rallied today outside of tech giant Twitter's headquarters less than a week after the company's CEO, Jack Dorsey, blasted the measure on the social site.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Supporters of San Francisco's Proposition C rallied today outside of tech giant Twitter's headquarters less than a week after the company's CEO, Jack Dorsey, blasted the measure on the social site.
Schaaf faces well-known progressive candidates in mayor's race
OAKLAND (BCN) Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf would be considered very liberal in most parts of the country, but in the Nov. 6 election she's being challenged by two well-known progressive candidates who say her policies aren't liberal enough.
OAKLAND (BCN) Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf would be considered very liberal in most parts of the country, but in the Nov. 6 election she's being challenged by two well-known progressive candidates who say her policies aren't liberal enough.
Oakland Mayor Schaaf announces $9 million program to prevent homelessness
OAKLAND (BCN)-- As the region's pricey housing market forces more residents to camp on city streets and huddle under freeways, Oakland today unveiled a $9 million initiative to help those on the verge of losing a roof over their heads.
OAKLAND (BCN)-- As the region's pricey housing market forces more residents to camp on city streets and huddle under freeways, Oakland today unveiled a $9 million initiative to help those on the verge of losing a roof over their heads.
Despite reports of dirty streets, rampant homelessness, SF tourism is up
The San Francisco Travel Association released a report Thursday saying tourism is expected to reach a record 26.1 million visitors in 2018.
The San Francisco Travel Association released a report Thursday saying tourism is expected to reach a record 26.1 million visitors in 2018.
Mayor Breed to create new position to expedite housing project approval
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Wednesday she's created a new position, the director of housing delivery, charged with helping the city produce more housing in a timely manner.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Wednesday she's created a new position, the director of housing delivery, charged with helping the city produce more housing in a timely manner.
Oakland partners with faith leaders to offer homeless safe parking for their vehicles
Oakland is partnering with faith leaders to offer safe places for the homeless to park their vehicles overnight. If all goes as planned, the program could be up and running in a few months.
Oakland is partnering with faith leaders to offer safe places for the homeless to park their vehicles overnight. If all goes as planned, the program could be up and running in a few months.
Prop. C gets major boost despite mayor's opposition with Salesforce endorsement
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced her opposition Friday to citywide Proposition C, which seeks to use business taxes to support homeless services, just before early voting is set to get underway.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced her opposition Friday to citywide Proposition C, which seeks to use business taxes to support homeless services, just before early voting is set to get underway.
HUD awards $1.7M to San Francisco for housing disabled homeless
Mayor London Breed today announced that San Francisco will receive money from the federal government to house 99 chronically homeless people who are disabled.
Mayor London Breed today announced that San Francisco will receive money from the federal government to house 99 chronically homeless people who are disabled.
Santa Clara County signs lease with San Jose to provide land for Hope Village
SAN JOSE (BCN) The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is planning to sign a short-term lease to provide land for a homeless encampment that hopes to be a model for temporary housing in the South Bay.
SAN JOSE (BCN) The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is planning to sign a short-term lease to provide land for a homeless encampment that hopes to be a model for temporary housing in the South Bay.
SF art installation tells untold stories of the homeless through augmented reality
Imagine eating breakfast at Safeway every morning with your school-age children. You put on deodorant, change your socks and at least wash your face. You don't have access to a shower. You are homeless. But you manage to get your kids off to school.
Imagine eating breakfast at Safeway every morning with your school-age children. You put on deodorant, change your socks and at least wash your face. You don't have access to a shower. You are homeless. But you manage to get your kids off to school.
San Jose Mayor Liccardo in a race to get ahead of homelessness
It's been one year since we sat down with Bay Area leaders working to solve the crisis. One year later, we wanted to see what, if any, progress has been made.
It's been one year since we sat down with Bay Area leaders working to solve the crisis. One year later, we wanted to see what, if any, progress has been made.