Bay Area officials react to Supreme Court ruling upholding ban on camping in public parks

Ryan Yamamoto reports on reaction from Bay Area politicians to the Supreme Court's ruling on the contentious Grants Pass v Johnson case. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/scotus-grants-pass-v-johnson-sf-leaders-react-to-ruling-on-homelessness-encampments/ Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv

• Jun 28, 2024
• 02:08

Santa Cruz city council approves plan to combat homelessness

On Tuesday the Santa Cruz City Council unanimously approved a program to reduce housing insecurity and homelessness in the city.

• Jun 26, 2024

San Jose police search for suspect, seek ID of man killed in homeless camp

Police in San Jose on Monday released a photo of a suspect wanted in a fatal shooting last month at a homeless camp, and said they are also seeking to identify the victim.

• Jun 24, 2024

Bay Area organizations provide support for unhoused LGBT youth

Young people in the LGBTQ community experience homelessness at much higher rates than their peers, but one local hero in San Francisco is making a difference after overcoming her own struggles.

• Jun 21, 2024

Bay Area organizations provide needed support for unhoused LGBT youth

Young people in the LGBTQ community experience homelessness at much higher rates than their peers. Jose Martinez reports. (6-21-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv

• Jun 21, 2024
• 04:13

Sonoma County homeless count shows 11% increase as new program launches to address need

Sonoma County's preliminary point-in-time count data showed an 11% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in 2024 compared to 2023, but county officials are hopeful a new program will address the growing need.

• Jun 20, 2024

Shigellosis outbreak reported among South Bay homeless encampments

Health officials have identified an outbreak of shigella among homeless encampments in Santa Clara County and are working to identify more cases.

• Jun 18, 2024

Families living in RVs protest planned parking enforcement near Lake Merced

About two dozen people who live in RVs near Lake Merced are facing an eviction, and residents are hoping the city will find them another spot instead of just removing them.

• Jun 11, 2024

Renovation at Ballers' Raimondi Park home brings hope to Oakland neighborhood

The Ballers will be playing their first game in Oakland on Tuesday, just about a month after the baseball field at their new Raimondi Park home was deemed unplayable.

• Jun 3, 2024

The Supreme Court case that could impact the homeless coast-to-coast

In 2018 a federal appeals court decided that Boise, Idaho's camping ban – used to deter the homeless from sleeping on the streets – was "cruel and unusual punishment." Grants Pass, Oregon, has now challenged that argument before the Supreme Court.

• Jun 2, 2024

Supreme Court grapples with anti-camping ordinances aimed at homeless

The Supreme Court considered whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.

• Jun 2, 2024

Homelessness in Contra Costa County has increased by 18.5% since 2023

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County increased by 18.5% in 2024, according to a report released this week by Contra Costa Health.

• Jun 1, 2024

Marin encampment residents could lose property in cleanup efforts

Marin County was given the greenlight on Thursday by a federal judge to keep managing an encampment of recreational vehicles along Binford Road by removing residents' personal property for storage or disposal.

• May 31, 2024

San Mateo Co. homeless count reveals unhoused population up 10% since 2022

San Mateo County's official point-in-time homeless count, a snapshot census taken in one day of the county's unhoused population, found an 18 percent increase from the count conducted in 2022.

• May 29, 2024

Pedestrians crowded off Oakland sidewalk by growing homeless camp

Business owners and residents in one Oakland neighborhood say a growing homeless encampment is creating safety concerns.

• May 25, 2024

Homeless encampment in Oakland has neighbors anxious

Business owners and residents in one Oakland neighborhood say a growing homeless encampment is creating safety concerns. Da Lin reports. (5-25-24)

• May 25, 2024
• 03:21

Stop signs replace some Oakland traffic lights to deter copper theft

Oakland has removed the traffic lights from one intersection and replaced them with 4-way stop signs due to people stealing copper and then tampering with an electrical box.

• May 18, 2024

San Francisco homeless camp cleanup crews face daunting conditions

Lauren Toms went along with a crew cleaning up homeless camps in San Francisco and saw how these workers approach the difficult task of throwing out someone's possessions with dignity. (5-17-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv

• May 17, 2024
• 03:59

These California college students live in RVs to afford cost of education

"I don't feel homeless, but I am legally homeless," said one of the dozens of students at Cal Poly Humboldt who call an RV or other vehicle home.

• May 17, 2024

San Francisco's homeless outreach team works to avoid unnecessary police responses

San Francisco's "HEART" program serves as an alternative to police calls to non-emergencies and homelessness incidents.

• May 17, 2024

San Francisco street crisis program avoids needless police responses

San Francisco's "Heart" program serves as an alternative to police calls to non-emergencies and homelessness incidents. Lauren Toms reports. (5-16-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv

• May 16, 2024
• 03:44

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao talks about new police chief's first week on the job

Ryan Yamamoto interviews Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao about new police chief Floyd Mitchell and a recent study that indicates her city's homeless population is rising.

• May 16, 2024
• 03:42

Oakland sees rise in homeless population even as homelessness numbers dip in Alameda County

Ryan Yamamoto reports on Oakland homelessness numbers going against downward trend seen across Alameda County in latest study.

• May 15, 2024
• 00:39

Oakland's homeless population ticks up despite general drop for Alameda County

Alameda County is seeing an overall drop in its homeless population, but one East Bay city is lagging behind on the trend.

• May 15, 2024

Man dies of injuries after being shot at San Jose homeless encampment next to Highway 280

A man who was shot at a homeless encampment in San Jose last week has died of his injuries, police said Tuesday.

• May 14, 2024

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