The county hopes to purchase and build homes on several sites to reach its goal of 4,800 new units by 2027. 

The San Jose shelter opening May 17 has governments quarreling, neighbors nervous and homeless residents stuck in the middle.

Judge Patricia Lucas, meanwhile, has asked the plaintiffs to return to court next month with a new appraisal on the property in question.

City leaders want the county to withdraw the project over what they say is a lack of transparency and a hasty timeline.

Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran is concerned that residents won't have a fair chance to provide feedback due to the accelerated timeline.