Cities can punish homeless people for sleeping outside, Supreme Court rules
The Grants Pass v. Johnson decision upholds an Oregon city’s outdoor sleeping ban. It’s unclear if it will change Oakland’s approach to the homelessness crisis.
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$20 billion in new funding for Bay Area housing will be on November ballot
Voters will decide on an unprecedented bond to build and preserve affordable housing in the region. Oakland could get $720M if it passes.
‘Like a box of kindling’: Why does this West Oakland house keep burning and endangering the neighborhood?
Firefighters, building inspectors, and neighbors are struggling to prevent a long-empty building from sparking a blaze that could threaten the entire block.
Why has housing construction slowed to a snail’s pace in Oakland?
From building costs to crime concerns, developers explain why the cranes are gone.
‘Pro-housing’ advocates take reins of small but powerful Rockridge group
A Rockridge Community Planning Council election saw a decisive victory for a group focused on building up the affluent area. Their opponents say they want housing too—but not at any cost.
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Are Oakland hills homeowners willing to pay a tax for fire prevention?
Voters might be asked in November to resurrect a special fund to pay for brush clearing and boosted fire patrols.
Oakland closed 537 homeless camps in 3 years. 1,500 remain
The first review of the city’s controversial 2020 encampment policy shows a massive gulf between the number of unhoused residents and available shelter.
East Oakland renters sue landlord after fire left them without electricityÂ
Expenses have piled up and renters say they’re breathing fumes from a generator. The property owner says he’s doing everything he can to fix the problem.
Housing construction slowed in Oakland in 2023
Homebuilding reached an eight-year low in the city. Officials say new funding sources and project proposals could revive the market in 2024.
Brooklyn Basin: More homes or a bigger park?
Developers say it makes sense to build 90 homes on a waterfront property set to become green space. Estuary Park advocates are incensed.
Homelessness grew 9% in Oakland—but it’s slowing down
5,490 people are living in the city without a permanent home. Officials say new shelters and services are helping.
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