Family living with 7-year-old in San Jose homeless encampment
Each morning before school, Dimmi wakes up in a green tent by the railroad tracks that bisect South San Jose. The 7-year-old wriggles out of a lime green sleeping bag, …
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Alameda County gets $14 million to address mental health and homelessness
Alameda County Health (AC Health) was recently awarded $14 million to fund temporary housing services to alleviate homelessness among people struggling with behavioral health conditions. The $14,040,909 grant comes from …
How Bay Area cities are responding to Newsom’s calls for ramping up homeless sweeps
After the U.S. Supreme Court granted cities broad new authority to clear homeless camps last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom had a clear message for local officials: no more excuses. Newsom, …
These Bay Area cities are getting $43 million from the state for homeless housing
Bay Area cities and counties are getting $43 million in state funding for four planned homeless housing projects totaling 138 units, California officials announced Wednesday. San Mateo County, Richmond, San …
$20B Bay Area housing bond could be cut from the ballot
Despite years of studies, enthusiasm from local elected officials and widespread concerns about the Bay Area’s lack of affordable housing, the $20 billion regional housing bond set to appear before …
Bill would limit California homebuyer contracts to 3 months
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit homebuyer-agent contracts required under the national Realtor settlement to three months. If the bill passes, California would become one of at …
The ‘A’ word: What do we mean when we say ‘affordable’ housing?
It’s the phrase guaranteed to garner applause in mayoral stump speeches. It’s listed at the top of voters’ concerns in surveys year after year. It’s the subject of a $20 …
Are cheaper mortgages bad news for California’s housing market?
Falling mortgage rates should come with a warning label stating: “Be careful what you wish for!” This summer’s cheaper home loans ignited real estate buzz suggesting California’s two-year homebuying slump …
In these 4 US cities, the housing market just reached an incredible milestone
By Samantha Delouya | CNN The total value of the housing market now exceeds $1 trillion in eight US cities, doubling from just four cities last year and underscoring just …
San Mateo’s housing plan receives state approval
Housing regulators have officially said San Mateo’s state-mandated housing plans — outlining the city’s plan to build 10,000 homes by 2031 — are compliant with California housing laws. “With a …