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

Families will pay just $250 in rent through the joint program between the Oakland Housing Authority, UCSF, and Alameda Alliance.

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

The Lake Merritt Lodge was a wreck by the time it closed. The city says it’s not admitting fault but will give up its security deposit and more.

Ken Houston’s homeless camp policy passes, after months of debate

Oakland can tow more RVs and close camps without always offering shelter. But people can’t be arrested for being homeless.

As 3 Oakland homeless shelters close, city and residents question outcomes

A West Oakland “community cabin” site and 71st Avenue RV lot are shutting down. A hotel is undergoing a planned conversion to affordable housing.

Cut homelessness by 50% in Oakland? A new plan says it’s possible

Mayor Lee’s homelessness office has issued a bold report. But funding is short, and there’s a different plan already on the table.

6 housing projects in Oakland get boost from county’s Measure W

City leaders pushed for Oakland — home to many of Alameda County’s homeless residents — to get the bulk of the $1.4 billion voter-approved measure.

6 housing projects in Oakland get boost from county’s Measure W

City leaders pushed for Oakland — home to many of Alameda County’s homeless residents — to get the bulk of the $1.4 billion voter-approved measure.

Oakland calls for 500 volunteers for homeless count

The Point-in-Time Count determines how much money Oakland gets for shelters and services, and helps policymakers and community groups understand the scale of the crisis.

Oakland homeless camp policy tabled again — but debate rages on

Councilmember Ken Houston’s controversial plan to loosen limits on Oakland encampment sweeps was pulled at the last minute after a state agency raised concerns.

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