Fremont to vote on banning homeless camping in public spaces
Fremont's City Council on Tuesday is set to vote on an ordinance that would make it unlawful for any person to camp on any public property including any street, sidewalk, park, open space, or waterway.
San Francisco Mayor Lurie reaches milestones in efforts to tackle fentanyl crisis
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie secured majority support from the Board of Supervisors for his proposal to tackle the city's fentanyl and homelessness crises. The proposed ordinance aims to streamline the approval process for contracts related to homelessness, mental health, and addiction services, potentially speeding up the creation of 1,500 new shelter beds.
San Jose officials break ground on next interim housing site
San Jose city leaders, community activists and other stakeholders broke ground on Tuesday on the city next interim housing site.
Homeless encampments near railroad tracks in San Jose remain a safety concern
Union Pacific says people should report safety concerns of any kind to the railroad company.
Frustration over ongoing garbage, encampment fires along Wood Street
Residents and workers around West Oakland's Wood Street are urging city leaders to take more action against illegal dumping and garbage fires, which they say pose a public safety threat.
GOP mocks Gavin Newsom’s ‘brag’ over modest increase in homelessness hike
'An increase of 20% is not progress,' California Assembly Republicans say.
East Bay homeless shelter helps get lives back on track year-round
As shelters gear up for a busy holiday week, inside the bustling kitchen of the Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond, it's just as busy as ever.
Newsom announces lawsuit against this Southern California city
California is suing the city of Norwalk for its ban on homeless shelters and other housing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.
Helping the homeless vote in elections
County election agencies across California say their goal is to have as many people as possible cast their ballots in this 2024 election, including the unhoused population.
5 Bay Area cities, 2 counties get homeless removal funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is awarding $131 million in grants to cities and counties that are seriously addressing homeless encampments. These grants come with stricter accountability measures than ever before.
Where California ranks in helping homeless people the most: study
Homelessness is not a problem unique to California; it is seen in each state. A study from nonprofit organization SmileHub released a new report Tuesday on the states that help those experiencing homelessness the most in 2024.
Five babies have died while homeless in Santa Clara County this year
Advocates told the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors that things seem to be getting worse for people living on the streets.
Man pleads no contest to sucker punching California mayor
A man accused of sucker punching a California mayor and a councilman has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery charges, according to media outlets.
Woman identifies son as victim killed in Berkeley shelter shooting
Berkeley police on Monday continued to investigate a deadly shooting at a homeless shelter.
San Jose median home price reaches $2 million as housing advocates continue push for affordable housing
Local housing advocates say most people still can’t afford to buy Bay Area properties.
Housing and homeless advocates disappointed by Newsom's order to clear encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order is finding support in the South Bay. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan agrees that agencies should help get people housed but says it'll take more than just clearing encampments.
Newsom issues order for removal of California homeless encampments
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, according to The Associated Press.
San Francisco police fatally shoot armed man
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
Heat claims lives in South Bay homeless encampments: advocates
High temperatures are taking a toll on San Jose's homeless encampments.
San Jose advocates, mayor react to homeless man's death during heatwave
Volunteers spent their 4th of July providing basic necessities like ice and water to people experiencing homelessness in San Jose after a 69-year-old homeless man died on Monterey Rd on Tuesday from the intense heat, according to Mayor Matt Mahan.