People living in vehicles move to different marina location in Berkeley
BERKELEY (BCN/KTVU) People living in their vehicles at the Berkeley Marina left Marina Boulevard when ordered to do so by police this morning, one of the vehicle dwellers said this afternoon.
BERKELEY (BCN/KTVU) People living in their vehicles at the Berkeley Marina left Marina Boulevard when ordered to do so by police this morning, one of the vehicle dwellers said this afternoon.
2-acre brush fire in San Jose
A vegetation fire has burned just over two acres this afternoon by the Capitol Expressway in San Jose, a fire department spokesman said.
A vegetation fire has burned just over two acres this afternoon by the Capitol Expressway in San Jose, a fire department spokesman said.
250 more police officers, Tasers in SF mayor's 2-year, budget proposal
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The San Francisco Police Department could see major changes in the coming years, as Mayor Mark Farrell announced on Tuesday a two-year budget proposal with more than $34 million going toward public safety investments.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The San Francisco Police Department could see major changes in the coming years, as Mayor Mark Farrell announced on Tuesday a two-year budget proposal with more than $34 million going toward public safety investments.
SF mayor pledges nearly $30M to prevent homelessness, help city's homeless
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Nearly $30 million in additional general fund investments in the next fiscal year will go toward preventing homelessness in San Francisco and providing support to families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Mayor Mark Farrell announced on Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Nearly $30 million in additional general fund investments in the next fiscal year will go toward preventing homelessness in San Francisco and providing support to families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Mayor Mark Farrell announced on Thursday.
Homeless population moves into Oakland's 2nd 'tuff shed' location
Dennis Young spent his first night sleeping in a 'tuff shed' Thursday.
Dennis Young spent his first night sleeping in a 'tuff shed' Thursday.
Santa Rosa supervisors approve funding for 'tiny homes' for veterans
SANTA ROSA (BCN) The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors this afternoon approved a $1.8 million amended award for 14 "tiny homes" for veterans on Russell Avenue in Santa Rosa.
SANTA ROSA (BCN) The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors this afternoon approved a $1.8 million amended award for 14 "tiny homes" for veterans on Russell Avenue in Santa Rosa.
Officials begin to clear W. Oakland homeless encampment under 980
OAKLAND (BCN) Oakland city officials began a weeks-long project today to remove a homeless encampment that has grown for more than five years under Interstate Highway 980 in West Oakland.
OAKLAND (BCN) Oakland city officials began a weeks-long project today to remove a homeless encampment that has grown for more than five years under Interstate Highway 980 in West Oakland.
Mission District cleared of homeless tent encampments at mayor's order
San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell today pledged to clean up unsanitary streets with nearly $13 million in investments over the next two years.
San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell today pledged to clean up unsanitary streets with nearly $13 million in investments over the next two years.
Meltdown: Tolerant San Francisco fed up with dirty, smelly streets
Though known for its compassion to the needy, San Francisco may have hit peak saturation with tent camps, stinky urine and trash littering the streets, and the new interim mayor has vowed to do something about it.
Though known for its compassion to the needy, San Francisco may have hit peak saturation with tent camps, stinky urine and trash littering the streets, and the new interim mayor has vowed to do something about it.
Caltrans workers file grievance against dangers of clearing homeless encampments
Caltrans got notice and formal grievance from its highway maintenance workers that they are sick, tired and disgusted with homeless camp clean up.
Caltrans got notice and formal grievance from its highway maintenance workers that they are sick, tired and disgusted with homeless camp clean up.
San Francisco mayor taking hard line approach to city's homeless
San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell is promising an aggressive crackdown on homeless encampments in the city's Mission District -- he says those camps will be cleared out this week.
San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell is promising an aggressive crackdown on homeless encampments in the city's Mission District -- he says those camps will be cleared out this week.
Homeless told to leave camp in Santa Rosa to pave way for apartments, retail center
About a hundred people living in a Santa Rosa homeless encampment have been told that Thursday is the day they need to leave.
About a hundred people living in a Santa Rosa homeless encampment have been told that Thursday is the day they need to leave.
Family of man killed by SFPD demand DA charge involved officers within 2 weeks
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) After meeting with San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon in February, the family of a homeless Mayan immigrant fatally shot by police in the city's Mission District more than two years ago say they're still waiting to find out if Gascon will charge the involved officers.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) After meeting with San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon in February, the family of a homeless Mayan immigrant fatally shot by police in the city's Mission District more than two years ago say they're still waiting to find out if Gascon will charge the involved officers.
Sunnyvale homeless shelter extending service
This week’s series of winter storms underscore the need for homeless shelters year-round according to some advocates. But most cold weather shelters are slated to close their doors in a few weeks.
This week’s series of winter storms underscore the need for homeless shelters year-round according to some advocates. But most cold weather shelters are slated to close their doors in a few weeks.
Homeless man couldn't afford $330k bail, judge sets him free
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A homeless man who couldn't afford $330,000 bail while awaiting trial on burglary and auto theft charges has been released from a San Francisco jail on the order of a federal judge in the city.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A homeless man who couldn't afford $330,000 bail while awaiting trial on burglary and auto theft charges has been released from a San Francisco jail on the order of a federal judge in the city.
Homeless encampment fire chars 5 cars, displaces tent dwellers
A fire that broke out at a homeless encampment in Oakland underneath Interstate 880 near Chinatown Wednesday, displaced people who are living out of their tents and severely damaged vehicles parked nearby.
A fire that broke out at a homeless encampment in Oakland underneath Interstate 880 near Chinatown Wednesday, displaced people who are living out of their tents and severely damaged vehicles parked nearby.
Oakland woman tells her story of overcoming homelessness
A network of nonprofits, social services and individuals are banding together to help get the homeless get off the streets, one person at a time.
A network of nonprofits, social services and individuals are banding together to help get the homeless get off the streets, one person at a time.
Kaplan wants tax on vacant Oakland properties to help homeless
In Oakland, city, county and community came together Monday night at City Hall to propose and discuss short and long term solutions to the growing homeless problem.
In Oakland, city, county and community came together Monday night at City Hall to propose and discuss short and long term solutions to the growing homeless problem.
New housing for homeless veterans to be named after former Mayor Ed Lee
To most people, it looks like a construction site. But to more than 100 people living in San Francisco, 1150 Third Street in Mission Bay will be a new beginning.
To most people, it looks like a construction site. But to more than 100 people living in San Francisco, 1150 Third Street in Mission Bay will be a new beginning.
San Jose: Homeless encampment cleared, but they didn't go very far
Homeless advocates are frustrated. They say the sweep of a San Jose encampment last week was pointless and that the residents just ended up moving feet from their original location.
Homeless advocates are frustrated. They say the sweep of a San Jose encampment last week was pointless and that the residents just ended up moving feet from their original location.