California could lose millions in emergency rental assistance
The first round of federal funding for emergency rental relief during the coronavirus pandemic must be obligated by the end of September or else California may be forced to forfeit millions.
The first round of federal funding for emergency rental relief during the coronavirus pandemic must be obligated by the end of September or else California may be forced to forfeit millions.
34 new 'tiny homes' for unsheltered near San Leandro
The tiny homes will give unsheltered people access to small units with a bed, kitchenette, restroom and dining area.
The tiny homes will give unsheltered people access to small units with a bed, kitchenette, restroom and dining area.
Thousands of University of California students struggle to find housing
The pandemic and the desire to maintain physical distancing has prompted some landlords and renters to limit the density in shared houses and apartments. The result is fewer rooms available for students, and campus dorms can't always handle the extra demand.
The pandemic and the desire to maintain physical distancing has prompted some landlords and renters to limit the density in shared houses and apartments. The result is fewer rooms available for students, and campus dorms can't always handle the extra demand.
No indication California will extend eviction moratorium as expiration date looms
A program in place to protect renters from eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic nears an all but certain end. California’s eviction moratorium expires September 30, and there’s no political will for its renewal.
A program in place to protect renters from eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic nears an all but certain end. California’s eviction moratorium expires September 30, and there’s no political will for its renewal.
Sex offender in Marin County will be turned out on streets; unlikely allies say that’s not safe
Despite stark philosophical differences, many progressives and conservatives agree on this: Giving sex offenders stable housing cuts down on recidivism rates and knowing where they are living is better for public safety.
Despite stark philosophical differences, many progressives and conservatives agree on this: Giving sex offenders stable housing cuts down on recidivism rates and knowing where they are living is better for public safety.
California agency bungled COVID-19 funds for homeless: audit
After receiving $316 million under the federal CARES Act to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on unhoused people, the California Department of Housing and Community Development “did not take critical steps to ensure those funds promptly benefited that population,” the state auditor’s office said.
After receiving $316 million under the federal CARES Act to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on unhoused people, the California Department of Housing and Community Development “did not take critical steps to ensure those funds promptly benefited that population,” the state auditor’s office said.
Eviction moratorium: Federal judge leaves CDC's temporary order in place
A federal judge refused Alabama landlords' request to put the CDC’s new eviction moratorium on hold, though she ruled that the freeze is illegal.
A federal judge refused Alabama landlords' request to put the CDC’s new eviction moratorium on hold, though she ruled that the freeze is illegal.
California EDD delays push East Bay man into homelessness
Sirmac Jarvius was working as an apprentice barber in East Oakland before the pandemic hit. When he lost his job, he turned to the California EDD for help. Fourteen months later, he's still waiting to receive his first payment.
Sirmac Jarvius was working as an apprentice barber in East Oakland before the pandemic hit. When he lost his job, he turned to the California EDD for help. Fourteen months later, he's still waiting to receive his first payment.
California is spending billions to house homeless in hotels
Project Homekey is set for a massive expansion in California. The program is repurposing vacant hotels, motels and other unused properties as permanent supportive housing for residents without a place to live
Project Homekey is set for a massive expansion in California. The program is repurposing vacant hotels, motels and other unused properties as permanent supportive housing for residents without a place to live
Homeless man on bicycle killed on I-580 in Emeryville
Witnesses told officers that the man was on a bike traveling the wrong way, against traffic, when he was hit by one vehicle, and then another.
Witnesses told officers that the man was on a bike traveling the wrong way, against traffic, when he was hit by one vehicle, and then another.
FAA sets deadline for clearing of homeless encampment near San Jose airport
Hundreds of unhoused San Jose residents face an uncertain future. This, as the city is under pressure from the federal government to clear a homeless encampment at the edge of the San Jose airport's runways.
Hundreds of unhoused San Jose residents face an uncertain future. This, as the city is under pressure from the federal government to clear a homeless encampment at the edge of the San Jose airport's runways.
Oakland homeless encampment fires triple, some are arson
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Gov. Newsom earmarks $12 billion for homeless and housing projects
Newsom spoke about the investment at a news conference in Mountain View Friday and about how he hopes to expand on the success of his Project Homekey program.
Newsom spoke about the investment at a news conference in Mountain View Friday and about how he hopes to expand on the success of his Project Homekey program.
Newsom extends eviction ban, state to pay off back rent for tenants
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
Researchers say Bay Area could end homelessness with $11.8B investment
The report calls for one-time investments totally $9.3 billion and $2.5 billion in annual investments. Authors of the report say the money could come from local, regional, and state sources, including a voter-approved measure that raises $10 billion.
The report calls for one-time investments totally $9.3 billion and $2.5 billion in annual investments. Authors of the report say the money could come from local, regional, and state sources, including a voter-approved measure that raises $10 billion.
Oakland OK's spending $5M to house the city's unsheltered
The new ordinance would also allow mobile and manufactured homes - like the kind that could be built from shipping crates - to be built in all residential areas of Oakland.
The new ordinance would also allow mobile and manufactured homes - like the kind that could be built from shipping crates - to be built in all residential areas of Oakland.
Coalition of California mayors seek $20B from state to battle homelessness
Mayors from California's biggest cities have banded together asking state leaders for $20 billion to combat homelessness.
Mayors from California's biggest cities have banded together asking state leaders for $20 billion to combat homelessness.
San Jose veteran gifted apartment, one-year free rent after experiencing homelessness
Life just changed for homeless veteran Ana Espitia and her emotional support dog Harley after she was gifted an apartment with a year of free rent.
Life just changed for homeless veteran Ana Espitia and her emotional support dog Harley after she was gifted an apartment with a year of free rent.
Berkeley OKs spending $53M on affordable housing projects at BART stations
The Berkeley city council voted to spend $53 million to develop hundreds of new affordable homes at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
The Berkeley city council voted to spend $53 million to develop hundreds of new affordable homes at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
Livermore City Council to consider expelling commissioner over 'ghetto' remarks
The Livermore City Council will consider expelling John Stein from the city's planning commission, after the former council member referred to a planned downtown low-income housing project as "ghetto" at the commission's April 20 meeting.
The Livermore City Council will consider expelling John Stein from the city's planning commission, after the former council member referred to a planned downtown low-income housing project as "ghetto" at the commission's April 20 meeting.