Unhoused people in Oakland say attacker firing metal projectiles at them
People living on the streets in Oakland say someone has been firing projectiles at their vehicles, mostly overnight while they sleep.
San Francisco RV ban approved by Board of Supervisors
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved a plan on Tuesday that would make it illegal to park RVs and other large vehicles on city streets for more than two hours.
Homeless San Francisco man blows off eye lighting fireworks
A homeless man in San Francisco is recovering after he injured his eye lighting a firework on the Fourth of July.
Plan to convert Oakland Courtyard Marriott into homeless housing nixed
A controversial proposal to convert a hotel in Oakland’s Chinatown into transitional housing will not move forward.
Guadalupe River encampment sweep continues amid rising unhoused population in Santa Clara County
The city of San Jose on Monday began the second week of a massive homeless encampment sweep. The sweep follows Santa Clara County's announcement that the number of unhoused individuals has increased by more than 8% since the last official count two years ago.
No 'vanlording:' San Jose bans RVs as rental properties for the unhoused
A recently passed San Jose ordinance will, when it takes effect, ban the use of RVs as rental properties for the unhoused. The law is aimed at preventing what city officials call "vanlording," which stems from people renting RVs as units of housing.
San Jose encampment sweeps continue, advocates respond too
A newly formed rapid response group is responding to unhoused encampment sweeps in San Jose. The goal is to quickly respond with legal and other information and to monitor the progress of the city sweeps. The group deployed for the first time on Monday to a sweep along the Guadalupe River near the San Jose Airport.
Unhoused people could face fines, arrest if they don't use San Jose shelter resources
In a majority vote, San Jose's City Council voted to approve a new measure aimed at curbing unhoused encampments in that city: the "Responsibility to Shelter" ordinance would require people living on the street or along creek beds to use city sheltering resources or face fines.
Oakland clears out massive homeless encampment near I-880
A large homeless encampment in Oakland has been cleared out. City officials announced Friday that crews have finished the closure of the encampment on East 12th Street near 14th Avenue, not far from I-880.
Fire sparks at East 12th Street encampment in East Oakland, after city sweeps the area
A fire sparked in the rubble of the East 12th Street homeless encampment in East Oakland on Tuesday, after crews from the city worked to dismantle it.
Fights, feces, needles plague Berkeley homeless encampment; neighbors concerned
Residents in a Berkeley neighborhood are concerned with a growing homeless encampment at Ohlone Park and the problems associated with it.
San Jose mayor defends plan to cite or jail unhoused people who refuse shelter
Advocates for the unhoused plan to protest outside San Jose City Hall on Tuesday in response to Mayor Matt Mahan’s proposal to eliminate tent encampments.
Newsom asks California cities to ban homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday provided a path for cities in California to get rid of homeless encampments based on a template his administration created for them to use to clear out the camps.
San Francisco supervisors want to distribute homeless shelters throughout the city
A San Francisco supervisor plans to introduce legislation that would require every district in the city to have at least one homeless shelter or behavioral health facility.
RV encampment with nearly 50 vehicles set to be cleared in north San Jose
About three weeks ago, the City of San Jose started notifying people that they’d have to leave the area by Monday, April 21.
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.
Oakland to begin clearing Lake Merritt encampments
This week, the city of Oakland will begin clearing encampments around Lake Merritt as part of efforts to beautify the area. People living in tents have been given notice to move.
Fremont city council amends controversial homeless bill
A controversial city law, which banned "aiding and abetting" homeless residents, has been amended to remove that language after advocates and residents criticized it for being too vague.
Residents report worsening homelessness and drug activity on San Francisco streets
Residents who live near San Francisco’s Potrero Avenue are expressing frustration as homelessness and drug activity worsen. Many describe the situation as a "whack-a-mole" problem, with individuals being moved from block to block without lasting solutions.