San Jose's Columbus Park to get makeover, homeless encampment will be removed
Columbus Park in San Jose will soon get a makeover. The City Council voted unanimously to revitalize the park that’s been closed for years and is now inhabited by people who don’t have permanent housing.
San Jose holds grand opening for 2nd safe parking site for RVs
The city estimates there are more than a thousand people sleeping in vehicles each night in San Jose.
Homelessness & temporary housing top priorities in San Jose budget plan
There is still some opposition to his plan which includes arresting unhoused people who refuse shelter.
San Francisco mayor unveils plan to 'fundamentally transform' homelessness and addiction reponses
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday unveiled a plan that he said will help break cycles of homelessness and addiction by "fundamentally transforming" the city’s health and homelessness response.
San Jose expands hours for sleeping ban on downtown streets
The new hours will start being enforced in 90 days.
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.