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fromSan Jose Spotlight
9 hours ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
#housing
fromKqed
16 hours ago
East Bay real estate

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

SF politics
fromMission Local
19 hours ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
16 hours ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
3 days ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
15 hours ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
fromSFGATE
8 hours ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home's forthcoming move will mark its return to the Phoenix area, where the company was headquartered for a few years in the 1960s before shifting its operations to Los Angeles.
LA real estate
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
14 hours ago

Two Arrested In Shooting Near Sam Altman's Home Following Separate Firebomb Attack

Two suspects were arrested for gunfire near OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, following a Molotov Cocktail attack days earlier.
Skiing
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago

New Hill Bomb Event Pops Up on Telegraph Hill, Lots of Cops Show Up

A new skateboard hill-bomb event occurred on Montgomery Street, inspired by past events, but was not city-sanctioned and had more police than participants.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
10 hours ago

Advocates Reject Zenith Energy Investigation in Letter Delivered to Mayor's Office - Portland Mercury

Local environmental advocates express frustration with Mayor Wilson for not revoking Zenith Energy's land use credentials despite alleged violations.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
8 hours ago

Berkeley private school with a colorful and groundbreaking past turns 80

Berkwood Hedge, founded by five mothers in the 1950s, has evolved into a progressive school with diverse programs and a rich history.
NYC real estate
fromCity Journal
1 day ago

New York's Destructive War on Developers

Renovations at 70 Middagh Street faced challenges due to changes in rent stabilization laws affecting market rate charges.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
21 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises

The proposed Department of Community Safety aims to redefine security and challenge police power through a socialist framework.
#housing-crisis
New York City
fromMoneywise
11 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
1 week ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
New York City
fromMoneywise
11 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
1 week ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
15 hours ago

Is Matt Mahan's campaign for California governor losing steam? - San Jose Spotlight

Mahan has raised $12 million so far from Silicon Valley elites such as Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and YCombinator CEO Garry Tan - who have all maxed out their legally-allowed contributions at $78,400 each.
Silicon Valley real estate
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Medi-Cal cuts create problems for Silicon Valley immigrants - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts to Medi-Cal are severely impacting immigrants and threatening the healthcare system in Silicon Valley.
Public health
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Dorsey proposes drug-free supportive housing to reduce overdose deaths, despite skepticism from advocates about potential eviction policies.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

District 8 Supervisor Race Calls for Leadership Grounded in Public Service - San Francisco Bay Times

Leadership in District 8 focuses on community connection, housing stability, and public safety to improve lives and honor the legacy of queer life.
#trump
fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. unions pledge to fight 'every one' of layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie

Public sector unions oppose layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie, emphasizing the importance of city workers for San Francisco's recovery.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
12 hours ago

Community battles to save San Francisco's beloved family block-party program 'Sunday Streets'

San Francisco's budget shortfall threatens the funding of the popular 'Sunday Streets' program, prompting community fundraising efforts.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: I-Team confronts couple paying SF homeless for fake signatures on petitions

State investigators are seeking video evidence of a couple allegedly paying homeless individuals to sign petitions in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

Why I'm Running for District 8 Supervisor - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco fosters community and resilience, providing support for individuals seeking new beginnings and collective strength to overcome challenges.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. unions pledge to fight 'every one' of layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie

Public sector unions oppose layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie, emphasizing the importance of city workers for San Francisco's recovery.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

Rep. Swalwell's constituents share 'disappointment' in allegations, resignation plans

Eric Swalwell's resignation has sparked disappointment and anger among constituents in his district amid sexual assault allegations.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

San Pedro residents fight plans to put an addiction recovery center in their neighborhood

Residents support sobriety treatment but oppose a proposed recovery facility in San Pedro due to its proximity to schools and past negative experiences.
#oakland
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Fire at Camron-Stanford, charter reform guide, renaming Cesar E. Chavez library...on the podcast

East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months

Dr. Jason Lester was terminated from his role as head of Oakland's Human Services Department after five months due to conflicts with city officials.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Fire at Camron-Stanford, charter reform guide, renaming Cesar E. Chavez library...on the podcast

East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months

Dr. Jason Lester was terminated from his role as head of Oakland's Human Services Department after five months due to conflicts with city officials.
California
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago

More People Filmed Paying For Forged Signatures on Pro-Billionaire Petitions in SF

Individuals are illegally paying for forged signatures on petitions related to the Billionaire Tax initiative in California.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
16 hours ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

Carmen De La Rosa focuses on housing, technology access, and senior support in her role as a New York City Council Member.
#affordable-housing
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago
LA real estate

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Two Berkeley affordable housing projects get $15M from county

Berkeley receives $15 million from Alameda County's Measure W sales tax to fund two affordable housing projects: supportive housing at People's Park and senior apartments in South Berkeley.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Two Berkeley affordable housing projects get $15M from county

Berkeley receives $15 million from Alameda County's Measure W sales tax to fund two affordable housing projects: supportive housing at People's Park and senior apartments in South Berkeley.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Op-ed: San Jose must act as "Slavery Towers" workers wait for protection - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's failure to enforce worker protections has led to ongoing issues of labor trafficking and wage theft in construction.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Berkeley school district approves new contract with classified workers

The new contract covers July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and was ratified by 99% of voting union members on March 23. The agreement includes a 3% retroactive raise for this school year, a 4% increase for next school year, and a one-time bonus of $600 to $1,000.
Education
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
6 days ago

How Skyrocketing Housing Costs and Policy Choices Reshaped the Bay Area | KQED

Investment income in Silicon Valley is highly concentrated among higher-income households, exacerbating the wealth gap and high cost of living.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago

Police Activity Disrupts Traffic at Mission and South Van Ness

Police activity disrupted traffic at South Van Ness and Mission Street, prompting alerts and bus service interruptions.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 hours ago

What's next for SF's Presidio Trust after Pres. Trump fired all 6 board members?

The Presidio Trust faces uncertainty after President Trump removed all board members, raising concerns about the future of the national park.
California
fromPadailypost
7 hours ago

Contractors settling suits over payoffs to former college district chancellor Galatolo

San Mateo County Community College District is nearing settlement with three firms in a 'pay-to-play' scheme involving construction contracts.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

For dozens displaced by West Berkeley apartment fire, it's been a week of loss and stress

Residents displaced by a fire in West Berkeley face deep loss, anxiety, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing responsibilities.
#california
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Fifteen bucks a signature: the crisis of money in US politics is growing | Katrina vanden Heuvel

California's billionaire tax opposition has led to a surge in signature collection payments, highlighting the influence of wealth in politics.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'Rumbling my whole apartment': Private fireworks show unnerves Bay Area

A surprise fireworks show in San Francisco startled residents during a stormy evening, causing confusion and anxiety amid geopolitical tensions.
SF politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

President Mandelman Plans to Remain in Public Service After His Term Ends - San Francisco Bay Times

Rafael Mandelman endorses Manny Yekutiel for District 8 Supervisor while considering a future run for State Assembly.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Climate Action Youth Summit 2026: Free Boba & Activities

The 2026 Climate Action Youth Summit empowers youth through presentations, community engagement, and hands-on activities focused on climate action.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Man speaking against data center arrested at Imperial County board meeting as tensions flare nationwide

High-tech data center controversy leads to arrest of a protester at a county meeting in Imperial County.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Calling It a 'Crisis Point,' DA Brooke Jenkins and Other City Leaders Call For Ceasefire Amid Spike In SF Homicides

San Francisco is experiencing a significant increase in homicides, with 14 reported this year compared to 4 at the same time last year.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker secures millions for veteran housing - San Jose Spotlight

I'm absolutely committed to our veterans and getting more funding for this center. I have such respect for those who wear the uniform.
Mission District
#civil-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
SF politics

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Berkeley Hills fire burns 2 homes, ruptures gas line

The March 19 fire was a wake-up call for the community, highlighting the importance of egress planning and emergency access during such incidents.
East Bay (California)
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

SF leaders announce 1-day ceasefire to curb gun violence, hours before Mission shooting

San Francisco leaders called for a 24-hour ceasefire to address rising gun violence following a recent shooting incident.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
2 weeks ago

New Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Is Sweeping California

Preventing homelessness through proactive measures is more effective than solely addressing those already homeless.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 week ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
Mission District
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Oakland mayor seeks to scale back homeless encampment sweeps as others push crackdown

Behind closed doors, Lee is planning a new course: The mayor and a top official want to remove fewer camps and improve sanitation around them, they said in an interview with this news organization - a recognition that people will continue to live beneath overpasses and on sidewalks in a city with diminishing resources to provide shelter. That's because two years of intense sweeps haven't moved homeless residents indoors, Hauswald said.
US politics
Mission District
fromKqed
1 month ago

San Jose Council Advances Plan to Spread Homeless Shelters Citywide | KQED

San José is considering a policy to distribute homeless shelters across all neighborhoods rather than concentrating them in Downtown and South San José, though mayors worry such restrictions may slow shelter expansion.
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