'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.
New housing for the homeless OK'd for VTA bus yard in San Jose
After hours of discussion and public comment on Thursday, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board voted to move forward with putting up temporary housing for the homeless.
Ninth Circuit Court considering San Francisco's homeless crisis
For now, San Francisco is still under an injunction barring the removal of homeless camps. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is now considering whether to keep that injunction in place.
Oakland homeless supportive housing project back on track following a KTVU investigation
In 2022, the City of Oakland got $30 million in grants from the state for three housing projects. Two of the three projects are open, operating and thriving.
Residents protest conditions at San Jose hotel for homeless
In January, San Jose allocated $2.5 million of federal funding to maintain support services and properties like the SureStay Hotel and LifeMoves is responsible for maintaining operations.
San Rafael woman arrested for assault, starting fire at encampment
A 55-year-old San Rafael woman was arrested Friday for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large encampment has grown significantly over the last several months.
San Rafael's homeless proposal: Will it cause even more encampments?
One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.
Tensions rise at Millbrae city council meeting over conversion of hotel into housing
A Millbrae City Council meeting descended into a shouting match Tuesday as the council and city residents debated a San Mateo County plan to convert a hotel into low-income housing.
Santa Clara County launches pilot program of guaranteed income for homeless high school seniors
Santa Clara County launches pilot program to give $1,200 in guaranteed monthly income to graduating high school seniors who are experiencing homelessness.
San Diego opens first 'safe sleeping site' tents for homeless people
The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.
Nearly 1/3 of the US homeless population lives in California. This veterinarian cares for the pets
An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need.
New study says high housing costs, low income push Californians into homelessness
Homeless people in California are already a vulnerable group, often struggling with poor health, trauma and deep poverty before they lose their housing, according to a new study on adult homelessness.
San Jose leader to spend night in homeless shelter
San Jose officials are being challenged by a formerly homeless resident to stay in a shelter before voting to open more--and one is up for the offer.
New report show Santa Clara County’s homeless population decreased, homeless families increased
Santa Clara County’s latest homelessness count shows the number of unhoused individuals fell by 1.2% across the county and by 4.7% within San Jose city limits. However, that same count shows the number of families experiencing homelessness increased dramatically by 36.5% across Santa Clara County and a stunning 122.2% in San Jose.
Sonoma County sees 22 percent reduction in homelessness from last year
Sonoma County is touting its annual 2023 Point-In-Time count of people experiencing homelessness, citing a 22 percent decline in overall homelessness and a 24 percent decline in people who had been designated "chronically" homeless from the previous year, the county said Wednesday.