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San Jose homeless hotel neighbors complain of public safety and sanitation problems

by Joyce Chu, San Jose Spotlight November 13, 2025

Volunteer effort aims to clean up Vallejo site that became dumping site during shutdown

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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With Stockton Emergency Food Bank supplies waning, local leaders help with distributions

Contra Costa declares emergency to issue debit cards to 107,000 CalFresh recipients

by Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News November 7, 2025

San Mateo supervisors approve $30K grant for emergency food aid amid SNAP delays

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News November 5, 2025

Ukiah moves toward encampment ordinance that doesn’t require shelter-bed availability

by Sydney Fishman, Bay City News September 24, 2025

Experts at healthcare summit warn of grim future for Mendocino County residents

by Savana Robinson, Bay City News September 17, 2025

East Bay leaders to discuss ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ impact on local services at Sept. 3 forum

by Caroline Donahoe, Contra Costa Youth Journalism August 30, 2025

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‘Fell through every crack in the system’: Suit says county failed to prevent infant’s abuse

Alameda County launches diaper distribution program to aid families, reduce hospital trips

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News May 23, 2025