Across California, eviction cases have returned to — or surpassed — pre-pandemic levels
Eviction cases soared across California in the year after the last portion of a statewide moratorium lapsed, a CalMatters analysis of court data shows.
Eviction cases soared across California in the year after the last portion of a statewide moratorium lapsed, a CalMatters analysis of court data shows.
Silicon Valley leaders turn out to volunteer for the Thanksgiving holiday
Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan were in the community bringing more awareness to people’s needs this holiday.
Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan were in the community bringing more awareness to people’s needs this holiday.
Bay Area homeless services provider accused of toxic work place, firing Black employees
A Bay Area homeless services provider is being accused of toxic work environments, particularly with its Black employees. Now the Silicon Valley chapter of the NAACP is getting involved.
A Bay Area homeless services provider is being accused of toxic work environments, particularly with its Black employees. Now the Silicon Valley chapter of the NAACP is getting involved.
'It's absolutely deplorable': East Oakland businesses fed up with repeat blight, homelessness and crime
Those who live and work along Pearmain Street in East Oakland blame the city for ongoing crime, homelessness and blight that's making them fearful and frustrated.
Those who live and work along Pearmain Street in East Oakland blame the city for ongoing crime, homelessness and blight that's making them fearful and frustrated.
New help for South Bay college students experiencing homelessness
Nearly 200,000 young people under the age of 18 are estimated to be experiencing homelessness in California.
Nearly 200,000 young people under the age of 18 are estimated to be experiencing homelessness in California.
'You're killing us': Castro Valley mobile home park residents told rent will double
Low-income residents of Avalon Mobile Home Park in Castro Valley received letters stating their rent would double next year, causing many to fear they'll soon be homeless.
Low-income residents of Avalon Mobile Home Park in Castro Valley received letters stating their rent would double next year, causing many to fear they'll soon be homeless.
Oakland neighbors fear growing homeless encampments, trash could cause more flooding
East Oakland neighbors say their streets have been overrun by RVs, stripped down cars and homeless encampments, increasing the likelihood trash and debris could cause major flooding for a third year in a row if the city doesn’t take action.
East Oakland neighbors say their streets have been overrun by RVs, stripped down cars and homeless encampments, increasing the likelihood trash and debris could cause major flooding for a third year in a row if the city doesn’t take action.
Mario Lopez blasts Gavin Newsom for being tougher on 'Skittles' in California than drugs and homelessness
Nineties teen sitcom star and TV host Mario Lopez is slamming Gov. Gavin Newsom's priorities when it comes to making California safer for its residents.
Nineties teen sitcom star and TV host Mario Lopez is slamming Gov. Gavin Newsom's priorities when it comes to making California safer for its residents.
Agrihood: Affordable housing with urban farm opens in Santa Clara
City and county officials are calling this complex a multigenerational hub in Santa Clara.
City and county officials are calling this complex a multigenerational hub in Santa Clara.
Petaluma mobile home park residents facing 300% rent increase
Residents of Little Woods Mobile Villa in Petaluma fear they may be homeless after receiving notices that their monthly rent would increase by 300% or more a month.
Residents of Little Woods Mobile Villa in Petaluma fear they may be homeless after receiving notices that their monthly rent would increase by 300% or more a month.
County supervisors approve purchase of two hotels for homeless in Millbrae, South San Francisco
San Mateo County supervisors voted 4 to 1 on Tuesday to approve the purchase of two hotels along the Peninsula to be converted into housing for the homeless.
San Mateo County supervisors voted 4 to 1 on Tuesday to approve the purchase of two hotels along the Peninsula to be converted into housing for the homeless.
New housing for the homeless OK'd for VTA bus yard in San Jose
After hours of discussion and public comment on Thursday, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board voted to move forward with putting up temporary housing for the homeless.
After hours of discussion and public comment on Thursday, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board voted to move forward with putting up temporary housing for the homeless.
Ninth Circuit Court considering San Francisco's homeless crisis
For now, San Francisco is still under an injunction barring the removal of homeless camps. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is now considering whether to keep that injunction in place.
For now, San Francisco is still under an injunction barring the removal of homeless camps. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is now considering whether to keep that injunction in place.
Oakland homeless supportive housing project back on track following a KTVU investigation
In 2022, the City of Oakland got $30 million in grants from the state for three housing projects. Two of the three projects are open, operating and thriving.
In 2022, the City of Oakland got $30 million in grants from the state for three housing projects. Two of the three projects are open, operating and thriving.
Residents protest conditions at San Jose hotel for homeless
In January, San Jose allocated $2.5 million of federal funding to maintain support services and properties like the SureStay Hotel and LifeMoves is responsible for maintaining operations.
In January, San Jose allocated $2.5 million of federal funding to maintain support services and properties like the SureStay Hotel and LifeMoves is responsible for maintaining operations.
San Rafael woman arrested for assault, starting fire at encampment
A 55-year-old San Rafael woman was arrested Friday for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large encampment has grown significantly over the last several months.
A 55-year-old San Rafael woman was arrested Friday for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large encampment has grown significantly over the last several months.
San Rafael's homeless proposal: Will it cause even more encampments?
One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.
One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.
Tensions rise at Millbrae city council meeting over conversion of hotel into housing
A Millbrae City Council meeting descended into a shouting match Tuesday as the council and city residents debated a San Mateo County plan to convert a hotel into low-income housing.
A Millbrae City Council meeting descended into a shouting match Tuesday as the council and city residents debated a San Mateo County plan to convert a hotel into low-income housing.
Santa Clara County launches pilot program of guaranteed income for homeless high school seniors
Santa Clara County launches pilot program to give $1,200 in guaranteed monthly income to graduating high school seniors who are experiencing homelessness.
Santa Clara County launches pilot program to give $1,200 in guaranteed monthly income to graduating high school seniors who are experiencing homelessness.
San Diego opens first 'safe sleeping site' tents for homeless people
The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.
The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.