San Jose holds memorial for over 200 unhoused residents lost in 2023
In a somber memorial in San Jose on Tuesday, officials commemorated the passing of over 200 unhoused residents in 2023.
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level, officials say
Federal officials Friday said soaring rents and a winding down of coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans.
Gov. Gavin Newsom say CARE Courts getting pushback from counties
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature programs, Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court for the mentally and drug disabled, isn't going as smoothly as he would like.
San Rafael converting homeless encampment into sanctioned site
Homeless encampments are a reality across the Bay Area.
Some unhoused residents in San Jose fearful safe sleeping site will destroy their families
San Jose plans to create safe sleeping sites where unhoused residents will find tents, food and security as the city tries to reduce the number of encampments around the city.
Unhoused health fair offers hope, help for those seeking a new start in life
Hundreds of unhoused and unsheltered South Bay residents attend ninth annual, free, health fair at San Jose City Hall.
Santa Clara County allocates $47.4 million for new affordable housing projects
Santa Clara County says so far, it’s allocated $648 million of Measure A funds, creating 4,749 units.
5 homeless people shot, 2 killed in Las Vegas
Two people have been killed and three others were injured after a shooting in East Las Vegas Friday night.
Giving Tuesday: San Jose school district launches fundraiser for homeless students
This year the district has identified about 900 unhoused students and expects that number to grow to 1500 students by the end of the school year.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Agrihood: Affordable housing with urban farm opens 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.
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.