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Facing eviction, tenant sues UC Regents to release public records
By Zack Haber on Natalie Logusch is suing the UC Board of Regents to pressure them to release public records related to UC Berkeley’s demolition and development plans.
What’s in the new Oakland budget for 2021-2023?
By Jamie Omar Yassin on On June 24, The Oakland City Council approved the fiscal year 2021-2023 budget, allocating $3.8 billion in funds that will be spent on homeless services, police, fire, affordable housing, roads, parks, youth programs, and more.
Project Homekey to house the formerly incarcerated in Oakland
By Harry C. Goodall Jr. on A recently renovated Oakland building will house the homeless and the formerly incarcerated, thanks to Elaine Brown, former Black Panther leader and other social advocacy groups.
Still haven’t received your stimulus check?
By Alastair Boone on Important information that may help you receive your stimulus checks if as a low-income person.
San Quentin on trial: widespread COVID outbreak in crowded conditions causes courts to question the prison’s habitability
By Joe Garcia on For the last month, prisoners, prison officials, and expert witnesses have been testifying in front of a federal judge about San Quentin's mishandling of one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the country.
Our June cover
By Street Spirit staff on Dave Loewenstein The cover of our June issue is a poster design by Dave Loewenstein, which originally appeared in our
Emeryville encampment fights for adequate shelter
By Alastair Boone on Residents of the former Shellmound Street encampment plan to continue using the courts to fight for their right to adequate housing.
Where to find the COVID vaccine in Alameda County
By Hanna Lykke on This guide will walk you through how to locate a COVID vaccine. It includes information about specific places you can get vaccinated as an unhoused person, as well as the general avenues for vaccination as an adult in Alameda County.
Oakland blight laws put RV inhabitants at risk of eviction
By Chris Lee on Behind a corrugated metal fence painted powder purple in West Oakland, a small group of people house themselves cheaply in RVs. But the community may soon be evicted under Oakland's blight laws.
Newsom announces $12 billion budget for housing and homelessness
By Alastair Boone on In May, Gavin Newsom announced a $12-billion proposal to fund programs to get people off the street. But where exactly would the money go?
Exit strategy for SF’s Moscone residents: Housing or back to shelter?
By TJ Johnston on San Francisco is set to “reopen” in June, while the temporary shelter at Moscone Center West will close. Where will the otherwise unsheltered residents go?