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fromKqed
15 hours ago
California

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

fromKqed
15 hours ago
California

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Op-Ed | We thought we were going to lose our home. Civil legal services saved it. | amNewYork

Civil legal services prevent unlawful evictions and protect tenants' rights, ensuring housing stability for working individuals and families.
Boston real estate
fromKqed
19 hours ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.
fromCity Limits
14 hours ago

City To Close Second Homeless Facility in Midtown East

Mainchance's CEO, Brady Crain, expressed concern that the absence of their facility would leave a significant gap in the city's safety net for the homeless, particularly in the busy Midtown East neighborhood.
Brooklyn
#budget-cuts
fromKqed
12 hours ago
SF politics

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
from48 hills
3 hours ago
SF politics

The brutal Lurie budget: Cuts for everyone except the cops and the very rich - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's budget cuts disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color, with significant reductions in essential services.
SF politics
fromKqed
12 hours ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 hours ago

The brutal Lurie budget: Cuts for everyone except the cops and the very rich - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's budget cuts disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color, with significant reductions in essential services.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
Social justice
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
fromPortland Mercury
1 hour ago

Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing - Portland Mercury

"We're here on behalf of the people who put us here, and who need to know that their government is accountable to them, and that we, their representatives, will ask questions and investigate discrepancies on their behalf," said District 2 Councilor Sameer Kanal.
Portland
fromSFGATE
19 hours ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

Angel City FC expands pro-immigrant campaign with a message in 13 languages

Angel City Football Club expands its 'Immigrant City Football Club' campaign with a new apparel collection celebrating Los Angeles' diversity.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 hours ago

Santa Clara County workers put on leave amid child welfare crisis - San Jose Spotlight

Ten Santa Clara County employees are on leave following the death of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, prompting state officials to increase oversight and accountability.
#housing-policy
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
Public health
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

50 homeless patients at Children's Hospital will get placed in housing

A new program provides housing support for low-income families of children in cardiac care at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Homeless man given Freedom of the City of London

Paul Atherton, homeless for 17 years, received the Freedom of the City of London, highlighting resilience and the honor of belonging to the city.
Law
fromKqed
7 hours ago

Alameda County Public Defender: 'Right to Counsel Is Dead' | KQED

Public defenders in the Bay Area face rising case numbers without increased budgets, leading to ethical concerns and strained resources.
SF food
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
21 hours ago

From Mocktail to Mission: Drinking to a Greener San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

April is Earth Month, highlighting businesses like Mission Rock Resort that prioritize sustainability year-round and are certified by the San Francisco Green Business Program.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
15 hours ago

Murder in Hell's Kitchen: Man stabbed to death outside troubled homeless service center | amNewYork

A man was stabbed and killed outside a Hell's Kitchen homeless service center, with police searching for the suspect.
fromMission Local
18 hours ago

Has San Francisco made West SoMa into a crime containment zone?

Molina's job is to keep sidewalks clear of people sitting or lying down on the pavement. If he sees people using drugs in the open, he tells them to move along.
SOMA, SF
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
Education
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

With Portland Public Schools' Budget in Peril, All Eyes Are on the State - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget shortfall, highlighting systemic funding failures in Oregon's education system.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The U.S. Is Poised For Its First-Ever Population Decline And All It Took Was Making It A Bad Place To Live - Above the Law

The U.S. may experience its first annual population decline due to low growth rates and decreasing fertility.
#california
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

CA inflation relief cards expire April 30. Here's how to fix problems, see if you have money coming

California Middle Class Tax Refund debit cards expire April 30, with $600 million remaining unused on five million cards.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

CA inflation relief cards expire April 30. Here's how to fix problems, see if you have money coming

California Middle Class Tax Refund debit cards expire April 30, with $600 million remaining unused on five million cards.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Act now on devastating' temporary accommodation crisis, MPs urge government

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and homelessness, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting.
#san-francisco
Higher education
from48 hills
2 days ago

Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing - 48 hills

San Francisco requires large institutions to file master plans for growth every ten years to ensure community accountability and planning.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

San Francisco is shifting street-outreach teams to the Department of Public Health to better address homelessness and addiction through health care.
Public health
from48 hills
4 days ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
SF politics
fromMission Local
13 hours ago

S.F. Board of Supervisors is too deferential to Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Melgar says

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors shows excessive deference to the mayor, impacting legislative effectiveness and collaboration.
California
fromMission Local
2 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
Higher education
from48 hills
2 days ago

Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing - 48 hills

San Francisco requires large institutions to file master plans for growth every ten years to ensure community accountability and planning.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

San Francisco is shifting street-outreach teams to the Department of Public Health to better address homelessness and addiction through health care.
Public health
from48 hills
4 days ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
SF politics
fromMission Local
13 hours ago

S.F. Board of Supervisors is too deferential to Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Melgar says

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors shows excessive deference to the mayor, impacting legislative effectiveness and collaboration.
California
fromMission Local
2 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
#affordable-housing
fromSFGATE
14 hours ago
LA real estate

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
LA real estate

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
fromMission Local
1 day ago
Mission District

Sam Devdhara is making money at the bottom of S.F.'s housing market

Sam Devdhara successfully renovates distressed SRO hotels in San Francisco, leveraging city and nonprofit support to create affordable housing.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
14 hours ago

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Los Angeles has updated its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee maps, affecting project fees and requirements based on new neighborhood-based zones.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Sam Devdhara is making money at the bottom of S.F.'s housing market

Sam Devdhara successfully renovates distressed SRO hotels in San Francisco, leveraging city and nonprofit support to create affordable housing.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will lay off 284 workers due to county funding withdrawal for a new homeless services department.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
9 hours ago

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
17 hours ago

Brooklyn Org awards first round of microgrants to 38 local nonprofits * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Org launched Microgrants to support smaller nonprofits with budgets under $100,000, enhancing community services and grassroots initiatives.
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

At his home in Pasadena, high schooler Atticus Jackson frantically shoved his belongings into his car as the sky turned a deep orange. A few hundred feet away, the fire climbed up the mountain and a cloud of red and gray smoke obscured the view.
Fundraising
Law
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

That California Ban on Masked ICE Agents Just Got Struck Down

California's law banning masks for federal agents violates the Supremacy Clause, as states cannot regulate federal agency operations.
Social justice
fromQueerty
2 days ago

So many funerals, so little help: How our community faced AIDS & refused to disappear - Queerty

The AIDS crisis in America illustrates the impact of youth activism, community, and the ongoing fight for equality and access to care.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.
#homelessness
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 week 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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

We were evicted without warning now my 11-year-old is homeless'

Ealing Council's housing policies led to a family's unexpected eviction and homelessness after rejecting a distant housing offer.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing - San Jose Spotlight

The Arena Hotel in San Jose will serve as a temporary shelter for residents transitioning to permanent housing with federal vouchers.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
6 days ago

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 18%, affecting public safety and health, prompting mayors to seek collaborative solutions.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks 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.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Homeless shelter owner will get $1.6M from Oakland in settlement

Oakland will pay $1.6 million to settle a dispute with the owner of a former homeless shelter, amid claims of property damage and lease issues.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. to lay off 'community ambassadors,' including those assisting Marshall Elementary

Community ambassadors have been vital for local safety and support, but their jobs are being eliminated despite previous commitments to keep them.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

The fairy godmother of housing court': Meet the advocates troubleshooting the voucher system in Brooklyn Housing Court | amNewYork

The Eviction Diversion Initiative aids tenants in Brooklyn's Housing Court to prevent evictions caused by administrative errors in rent subsidies.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."
Los Angeles
Mission District
fromsf.streetsblog.org
1 day ago

Advocates Celebrate Milestone in Signature Gathering for Transit Funding Measures - Streetsblog San Francisco

Transit advocates have gathered over 46,300 signatures for funding measures, but still need more to qualify for the November ballot.
fromKqed
1 day ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

NYC Housing Calendar, April 20-27

Upcoming housing events and affordable housing lotteries in NYC are highlighted, with specific dates and income requirements for applications.
Mission District
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week 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.
Mission District
fromKqed
2 days ago

For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost? | KQED

Brownstone offers affordable sleeping pods in San Francisco, providing flexible short-term housing without traditional lease requirements.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: We gave a homeless man $200, and I didn't foresee how he'd spend it

We don't get to choose how other people make use of our gifts, especially strangers. Since you don't have a relationship with Ron beyond these very generous gifts, you're not in a position to safeguard him. He's not shared this part of his life with you, and you heard about the supposed scam from others, not from Ron himself.
Relationships
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: It took a village' to heal her trauma and homelessness. Will California keep funding this help?

Trauma-informed community services, consistent care, and compassionate housing support enabled recovery from long-term abuse, addiction, homelessness, and estrangement.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.
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