County-wide counts of homeless population kick off in Bay Area
Alameda County volunteers conducted a federal point-in-time count to measure homelessness, building data used to guide prevention, shelter and housing assistance programs.
Is San Francisco's homeless point-in-time count pointless?
San Francisco's point-in-time homeless count relies on antiquated methods, and small procedural tweaks will not fix its flawed, outdated approach to measuring homelessness.
New San Francisco Homeless Census Shows Slight Drop, But Methodology Also Changed
San Francisco’s point-in-time count shows a 4% overall homelessness drop and a 22% unsheltered drop since January 2024, with mixed youth and family trends.
Fewer People Are Sleeping on San Francisco Streets. But Family Homelessness Is Up | KQED
San Francisco’s PIT Count shows overall homelessness decreased, but families experiencing homelessness rose 15% since 2024, linked to higher living costs and RV-related housing instability.
State of Homelessness: Amid optimism, Vallejo homelessness increases
Homelessness surged in Vallejo, resources remain scarce, a cleanup death occurred, and a new 125‑bed Navigation Center opened amid uncertain future projects.