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.
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.
California's big city mayors urge state to allocate $4B to tackle homeless crisis
The mayors said they need flexible funding and the ability to decide on a city-by-city basis what will work for them in finding long-term solutions.
San Francisco homeless camp to be removed, advocates say residents have right to stay
People who have been living in their cars and in tents in a state-owned parking lot under Interstate 80 in San Francisco are slated to be removed on Monday, but their advocates are arguing they have the right to stay under state law.
San Jose sees big turnout for second dose vaccines among homeless community
The hope was that the 500 people who got their first doses in April, would come back for their second. As it turns out, they were pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
Advocates for the homeless optimistic about Newsom’s plans after ‘decades of inaction’
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Dilapidated Oakland hotel renovated, reopens as affordable housing
A dilapidated hotel in Oakland has reopened as affordable housing, free of code violations and deplorable conditions.
Auditor says Oakland not equipped to handle growth in homeless encampments
The audit found the city was not adequately prepared to shoulder such a massive project and the Encampment Management Team was overwhelmed by the undertaking of closing and cleaning encampments throughout Oakland.
Oakland: Homeless services audit find city not prepared to deal with crisis
An audit of homeless services in Oakland found that a team charged with closing and cleaning homeless encampments was not adequately prepared to deal with the problem and lacked an efficient strategy for dealing with the growth of the camps.
Friday night fire at Oakland recycling facility originated at homeless encampment, officials say
A two-alarm fire Friday night at an Oakland recycler originated at a homeless camp along the railroad tracks, with the cause still undetermined, Oakland fire officials said.
East Bay community groups launch initiative to support homeless youth
Community groups delivered what they call "bags of comfort" to hundreds of homeless young people on Tuesday.
'Oakland looks like a trash can': Neighbors form vigilante patrols to curb crime
For months, neighbors have complained to the City of Oakland about crime, encampments, prostitution and illegal dumping, but with little change, they've decided to take matters into their own hands.
Fremont to consider plans to create safe living spaces for homeless
Fremont city staff members will propose a plan to create safe living spaces for homeless people during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Audit: California should track homeless spending, set policy
California has spent $13 billion in the last three years to tackle a massive homelessness problem likely to worsen with the pandemic.
San Jose man arrested for animal abuse, vandalism
A 40-year-old San Jose homeless man was arrested for animal abuse and felony vandalism at a preschool Saturday morning
San Francisco announces 70 new cases of COVID-19 at homeless shelter
The MSC-South homeless shelter, located at 525 5th Street, is currently housing 100 people.
Homeless at high risk for contracting coronavirus
With 50 percent of the California homeless population over age 50, plans and precautions must be put in place now to prevent widespread illness and death.
Worsening homelessness hurting Castro district businesses, tourism
Neighbors have been posting their concerns about Jane Warner Plaza saying an influx of homeless is intimidating visitors and hurting business.
Oakland outreach mission helps those struggling with housing insecurity
For nearly four decades, Ariel Outreach Mission in Oakland has helped people and families struggling with housing insecurity find a permenant place to call home.
State of the State: Newsom focuses on affordable housing, homelessness
California should lower the legal bar for providing forced treatment to the mentally ill and building more homeless shelters, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday in his second State of the State address.