Oakland passes ‘catastrophic’ new encampment policy
By Alastair Boone on After a heated ten hour Council meeting and widespread protest, the Oakland City Council unanimously passed a new Encampment Management Policy (EMP) on October 20.
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The political history of Oakland’s new Encampment Management Policy
By Jamie Omar Yassin on A brief history of the controversial policy that Oakland councilmembers passed on October 20.
New Study highlights the needs of San Francisco’s unhoused
By Daniel Lempres on A new study from San Francisco’s Coalition on Homelessness produces policy recommendations based on an extensive survey of people experiencing homelessness in the city.
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By Ace Backwords onWhat’s on the ballot this November? Housing, homelessness, and policing
By Daniel Lempres on Here are the ballot measures and local races that directly impact housing, homelessness, and policing.
Two things we know, one thing we don’t about Oakland City Attorney candidate Eli Ferran
By Zack Haber on Here are two things we know and one thing we don’t know that could be noteworthy to voters, especially those concerned with policing, potential conflicts of interest, and tenant issues.
Housing activist Dominique Walker runs for Berkeley Rent Board
By Alastair Boone on Moms 4 housing co-founder Dominique Walker is running for the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board. Street Spirit caught up with Walker to talk about how she transitioned from leading the renowned Moms 4 Housing movement to running for local office.
Who are unsheltered people voting for this November?
By Alastair Boone on Street Spirit spoke to 107 unsheltered and marginally housed people about who they are planning to vote for in the November 3 presidential election.
San Francisco: Proposition C wins the day in court
By TJ Johnston on In the November 2018 election, San Francisco voters approved Prop C, which authorizes the City to tex wealthy corporations to fund homelessness programs, mental health, and substance use treatment programs, and eviction defense efforts. The proposition has finally made it through several challenges in court.
How to vote without an address
By Street Spirit staff on This guide will walk you through the process of registering to vote without an address, how to vote in person, how to vote by mail without an address, how to vote early, and other relevant questions.
Toxic air prompts Berkeley and Oakland to open temporary emergency respite centers
By Alastair Boone on As the air quality climbed into the “very unhealthy” range on Friday, both Berkeley and Oakland opened clean air respite centers for unsheltered people and others who need a break from the toxic wildfire smoke. Here's what we know about where they are and how to utilize them.
Remembering Ronnie Goodman: an artist with a ‘visual voice’
By TJ Johnston on After a lifetime of creating art while homeless or incarcerated, Ronnie Lamont Goodman was found dead in his tent on August 7. He was 60 years old.