The city applied for more “Homekey” funding from the state, but Oakland is also creating its own program to expand supportive housing.
Category: Housing & Homelessness
Take a look inside 3 Oakland ADUs
In-law units are in the spotlight, as California grapples with its housing crisis. We talked with homeowners who’ve built backyard cottages about costs, regulations, and favorite features.
One spiritual organization owns a chunk of North Oakland. Half is vacant property
The Siddha Yoga Ashram has deep roots in the Golden Gate neighborhood. But some neighbors say its parent organization could—and should—do more with its empty land.
Free food and services for homeless people Friday at Oakland City Hall
The city is holding a resource fair in Frank Ogawa Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a screening of “A Rising Tide.”
There are 2,600 illegal Airbnbs in Oakland. The city could rein them in
The city is working on regulations for short-term rentals, years in the making.
How should Alameda County spend $40M meant to address the opioid crisis?
The county asked for community input this month on programs that could treat addiction, reduce harm, and more.
‘Housing is violence prevention’: East Oakland homeless residents call on city to address safety conditions
Residents of the E. 12th homeless community say lack of shelter leaves them vulnerable to crime on the streets.
Oakland Cannery artists are getting squeezed out by the cannabis industry
Residents of one of Oakland’s oldest live-work warehouses are facing an Ellis Act eviction.
‘Warriors House’ owner Lloyd Canamore’s death leaves a void in West Oakland
After Canamore passed away in August, his beloved dogs were taken to Oakland Animal Services. The shelter is desperate to find them a new home.
A new documentary delves into the difficulties faced by Oakland’s homeless families
Cheryl Fabio’s “A Rising Tide” is an unflinching look at housing insecurity.
With insurers fleeing fire-prone California, what can be done in Oakland?
Councilmember Janani Ramachandran held a town hall this week to talk wildfire prevention and home insurance woes.
‘Feeding people is revolutionary’: Oakland groups, restaurants serve meals to those who need them
East Oakland Collective, Community Kitchens, and others pass out restaurant-cooked meals and more to Oakland’s food insecure in honor of local hip-hop legend Shock G.
Oakland sues sober-living homes over illegal evictions and sexual assault
The operator of One Rose of Unity said she provides a needed service to tenants who’d otherwise be homeless.
Oak Knoll: Work continues on 900-home development in East Oakland hills
In the works for years, Oak Knoll has gained some public art and a restored creek—but no houses yet.
Billions for affordable housing? Voters may get chance to weigh in
A regional bond measure could fund affordable development in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond at a size and scale never seen before.
Landlord says city is responsible for flood that displaced hundreds of East Oakland tenants
Developer Michael Johnson filed a claim for financial damages, while tenants gathered this week to reflect on eight months of loss, uncertainty, and stress.
These sleek Lake Merritt condos have sat empty for years. Why?
The developer said a chain of unusual events thwarted his plans for the nine-unit Faraday property.
Bedbugs, break-ins plague Uptown senior housing, tenants say
Residents and organizers are pushing the city to launch a rental inspection program to catch habitability issues.
‘Desperation’ and ‘bitterness’ in Alameda County eviction court
The end of the eviction moratoriums has brought an unprecedented wave of lawsuits as landlords and tenants attempt to resolve conflicts.
At Alameda County eviction court, one judge tries to swim through a tsunami
With pandemic eviction moratoriums over, cases have shot up and the court is overwhelmed. Meet the sole judge handling the influx.