Food bank says one in four Alameda County residents need help getting groceries
Even with the pandemic entering its third year, new people keep coming to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, many who never needed this kind of help before.
Illegal dumping, burning debris continues to be fire hazard in San Francisco
Fire departments across the nation are often called to fires where people illegally dump waste or allow it to pile up, with many neighbors bearing it, but not cleaning it up or complaining to authorities. For cities and towns, it can be a high-stakes game of waste Whack-A-Mole.
Police release body-cam footage of fatal shooting at SFO, hold town-hall meeting
San Francisco police held their required town-hall meeting after SFPD fatally shot and killed a man at San Francisco International Airport who allegedly brandished replica guns.
16-year-old high school student creates feminine hygiene product bags for homeless women
On Tuesday morning in Manteca, 16-year-old high school student Mia Mirante walked back and forth in the cold fog, helping to load backpacks containing feminine hygiene bags into a van to be distributed to unsheltered women at the 2022 Point-in-Time Count.
Concord homeless encampment packs up to meet deadline, has nowhere to go
Tuesday was moving day for some unsheltered people living in about 25 tents in a field under BART tracks, along San Miguel Road in Concord.
Concord homeless camp ordered to leave after 4 years
People living in a homeless camp in Concord have been ordered to clear out by Wednesday.
San Francisco linkage center for homeless, substance abuse services opens
Last month, San Francisco's mayor issued an emergency order to help tackle some major issues, like homelessness and open-air drug use and dealing, that are an ongoing problem in the city's Tenderloin District.
Santa Clara County receives $22M state grant to convert hotel into 67 housing units
Santa Clara County has received a $22 million grant from the state's Homekey program, which the county will use to purchase and convert a hotel into housing units for homeless residents.
Sister of homeless man who was killed when he was set on fire speaks out
Marisol said her brother was an accountant in Guatemala when he immigrated to the United States 22 years ago.
Nonprofit reports COVID outbreaks at 2 shelters in San Francisco
The nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul of San Francisco on Wednesday reported an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at two shelters in the city.
Supervisors vote to reconsider Mayor Breed's Emergency declaration for San Francisco's Tenderloin
San Francisco supervisors will reconsider whether a state of emergency is necessary for the Tenderloin district.
25 more shelter beds available this weekend at St. Vincent De Paul in Oakland
Twenty-five more beds will be available over the weekend at St. Vincent de Paul Community Center and Shelter in Oakland, thanks to help from city staff and the American Red Cross.
Santa Rosa opening pop-up tent warming center with cold weather coming
The city of Santa Rosa, in partnership with Catholic Charities, is opening a pop-up tent warming center for people in need, as the forecast calls for overnight temperatures to dip into the 30s Thursday night and as low as the upper 20s Friday and Saturday nights.
Homeless advocates doubtful Tenderloin emergency plan will improve public safety
Homeless advocates in San Francisco on Tuesday blasted the city's recent plan to address mental health and drug use in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.
Sister wonders why hit-and-run driver didn't stop after killing her brother
A grieving sister is searching for answers after a hit-and-run in Vallejo left her brother dead.
San Francisco doctor showcases some of city's unhoused residents in outdoor exhibit
A family physician in San Francisco said his many walks in the city has opened his eyes to the plight of homeless individuals.
Some Oakland restaurants are adding a dining surcharge to feed the homeless
People who dine at some of Oakland's most popular restaurants are about to see an additional 1% fee on their bills. That money will go towards meals for those living on the street.
Rainy weather raises concerns around Santa Cruz County homeless encampment already flooded out
Wednesday’s rainstorm is stoking fears that flooding that occurred two days ago could again swamp a Santa Cruz homeless encampment.
Residents at senior mobile home park worried about 40% rent increase
At the Youngstown Mobile Home Park for seniors in Petaluma, there is anger and a lot of worry over notice about a massive rent hike notice.
San Francisco kidnap attempt leaves father in shock, possibly homeless woman arrested
The father of a 22-month-old boy who was subjected to a kidnapping attempt in San Francisco Wednesday spoke with KTVU about the ordeal.