The latest Point-in-Time census showed slight decreases in the number of unhoused individuals counted across Santa Clara County and in the City of San José.

California cities of every size lack shelter beds for the state’s growing homeless population. A new bill would force local governments to do more, and punish cities that don’t plan housing for unhoused residents.

The Silicon Valley Guaranteed Income Project will give 150 Santa Clara County families who are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing $1,000 per month in no-strings-attached cash assistance for 24 months.

The first count of unsheltered people in three years showed that the overall number of homeless individuals had increased by 3% in Santa Clara County (to 10,028) and increased by 11% (to 6,739) in the city limits of San José.

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

After a year of planning, the multi-pronged strategy to house more people was announced at a virtual news conference on Tuesday.

Eviction moratoriums don’t keep arrears from piling up, and aid to renters may not reach the most vulnerable.

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

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

Experts say Silicon Valley’s homeless crisis—like that of the nation—is interwoven with its long, painful history structural racism. 

The $29.2 million in state funds will pay to convert a 146-room Extended Stay America into 132 apartments for homeless residents.

Apple has divvied up the first $400 million of its $2.5 billion housing commitment, the Cupertino iPhone maker announced Monday.

Spearheaded by SJ Councilwoman Magdalena Carrasco, the group will work on ways to remedy pandemic-related health disparities.

The financial disclosures come three months after the county declared a state of emergency, which expanded its authority to fight the crisis.

The fund is part of Santa Clara County’s ongoing regional effort to pull together amid the global coronavirus outbreak.

Since this news organization flagged the issue, City Clerk Toni Taber’s office has relaxed its grip on the digital Sharpie.