Featured in Category Oakland creates new department to tackle homelessness under mayor’s 5-Point Plan By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 30, 2025 Its goal is to coordinate the delivery of existing services throughout local, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Bay Area Bay area homeowners, landlords can apply for grants to make properties quake-safe By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | August 27, 2025 Over $20 million in grant funding is available to properties in over 230 ZIP codes in the Bay Area and Northern California.
homelessness $7.1M state grant to help Oakland transform Temescal motel into homeless housing By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 The Maya Motel at 4715 Telegraph Avenue is in the heart of one of the city’s thriving commercial districts.
Environment Marin County eyes Point Reyes lot for homeless shelter as families face displacement By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 25, 2025 The site is two blocks from Shoreline Highway and the downtown business district.
homelessness California cities lack unified response on homeless encampments By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | August 21, 2025 Having such a patchwork of policies across the state makes it harder to solve the problem of homelessness.
Environment Commission takes initial step to tap brakes on vacation rentals along Monterey coast By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 16, 2025 Commercial vacation rentals in Big Sur and the Carmel Highlands are impacted by the decision.
homelessness San Jose set to sweep largest encampment, but displaced residents have nowhere to go By Joyce Chu | San Jose Spotlight | August 13, 2025 Advocates have questioned why the city doesn’t delay the sweep until the hotels and tiny homes are available.
City City asks for feedback on home electrification programs By City of Piedmont | August 12, 2025 Take a short survey about the switch from gas appliance to clean, electric alternatives for Piedmont homes.
City Planning Commission to hold design standards study session on Aug. 11 By City of Piedmont | August 8, 2025 Tune in Monday for a discussion of "objective design standards" -- what new buildings should look like.
Bay Area California affordable housing programs are on the chopping block after Supreme Court ruling By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 2, 2025 Many California cities require homebuilders to create affordable housing or pay fees to support construction of those units.