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After SIP hotels get an extension, will unhoused residents get a new lease on life?

By TJ Johnston on September 6, 2021

As public health and homeless advocates urge San Francisco to keep the shelter-in-place (SIP) hotels open, the City announced that its plans to close two of the remaining 25 SIP hotels are put on hold through at least the end of the year, Street Sheet has learned.

After two years, Wood Street safe parking site opens for people living in vehicles

By Zack Haber on August 10, 2021

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On July 7, the Berkeley-based non-profit Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) opened a site on Wood Street after two years of planning. Encampment residents are hesitant to move in.

UC Regents approve Cal’s development plans—community groups fight back

By Alastair Boone on August 10, 2021

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On July 22, the UC Board of Regents voted to approve UC Berkeley’s plans to significantly increase housing development over the next 16 years. Community groups are fighting back.

Our July cover

July 8, 2021

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Our August cover. "Stop the sweeps"

Facing eviction, tenant sues UC Regents to release public records

By Zack Haber on July 8, 2021

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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 July 8, 2021

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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 July 7, 2021

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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 July 7, 2021

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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 July 7, 2021

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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 June 1, 2021

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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 June 1, 2021

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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 June 1, 2021

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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.

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