Redwood City is fine-tuning its anti-camping ordinance to designate waterways as a sensitive area warranting swifter encampment removal and en…
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President Donald Trump has announced plans to move homeless people away from the nation's capital as part of a crime crackdown in Washington. But some details such as where homeless people might be taken are unclear. And there are questions about the legality of the plans. White House officials say authorities are focusing on enforcing existing laws. District of Columbia officials are making additional space available at shelters, as well as conducting outreach at homeless encampments. City residents worry that Trump's approach doesn't try to help address the root causes of homelessness.
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As cities across California ban homeless encampments and Gov. Gavin Newsom encourages more sweeps, San Jose lawmakers are standing up against criminalizing homelessness. State Sen. Sasha Perez along with Assemblymembers Ash Kalra, Alex Lee and Matt Haney have co-authored a bill that would make it illegal for cities to prohibit organizations or people from helping homeless residents. The bill has passed the Senate and is being considered in the Assembly. Lee said homelessness is a societal failure and preventing criminalization is necessary to alleviate the crisis. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said each city should have the ability to tackle homelessness "in ways that balance public safety with effective support."
President Trump has activated 800 National Guard members to address what he calls a crime emergency in Washington. This move, announced Monday, involves taking control of the city's police department. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, while pledging cooperation, insists the police chief remains in charge. Trump cites rising crime, but city officials note crime rates are actually declining. The law allows Trump to control the police for up to 30 days, but extending this requires Congressional approval. The deployment has led to arrests and the removal of homeless encampments. Critics argue it's more about Trump's power than residents' safety.
In Santa Rosa, a mother of six children says she’s struggling to pay the rent following her husband’s deportation — but fears eviction if she …
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Living in homeless encampments could now lead to a misdemeanor and jail time in Redwood City, making it one of several Bay Area jurisdictions …
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San Francisco is set to ban homeless people from living in RVs with a new citywide parking limit of two hours on large vehicles. The proposal by Mayor Daniel Lurie also calls for a new permit program to help people living in RVs move into housing. This is part of the mayor's pledge to clear San Francisco's streets. People registered in RVs as of May will get a permit exempting them from parking limits. In exchange, they must accept housing options when offered and give up their RV. Critics say the city doesn't have enough housing to help everyone. RV dwellers say they can't afford rent no matter how much they work.
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As Redwood City looks into a possible anti-camping ordinance, residents near Bair Island have raised concerns in particular about fires ignite…
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On Thursday, July 10, about eight 16- to 21-year-old Redwood City residents were abruptly told they’d have to leave their home within five days.
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House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, a partnership of nonprofit community health centers, hel…