Rachel Hospodar explains how living in Oakland as a queer entrepreneur and designer lets her have a market, a support network and romantic partners.
LGBTQ entrepreneur faces conundrum between Bay Area’s tolerance, cost of living Read More »
A ruling is expected May 26 for whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the owner of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park against the City of Palo Alto regarding compensation fees he was ordered to pay families if they are evicted.
District court to rule on Buena Vista Mobile Home Park compensation lawsuit Read More »
As the Peninsula struggles to house a rapidly growing population, many people — especially the middle-class public servants and low-wage workers who keep the region running smoothly — have been moving away to more affordable places.
In search of cheaper housing, Silicon Valley workers face long commutes Read More »
Amid the multi-million-dollar Silicon Valley estates of Atherton, California, is a housing co-op that provides affordable living and a unique community.
Co-op house thrives in middle of America’s most expensive zip code — Atherton Read More »
In response to skyrocketing rents and gridlocked freeways, policy experts, developers and residents are pushing for new transit-oriented construction.
Amid Bay Area housing crunch, support grows for transit-oriented development Read More »
A disparate group of Bay Area residents, some of whom would easily be able to afford their own apartments in other regions, have found roommates to share the cost of rent.
Bay Area home sharing the new norm as housing costs soar Read More »
Emerging during the 1970s as part of the broader progressive movements in the country, cooperative houses live on today in the Bay Area.
Cooperative houses stand the test of time Read More »
One year after its dismantling, former residents of “The Jungle” in San Jose will reunite, perhaps just for a few hours, and recreate what was once their community.
Former residents of ‘The Jungle’ homeless encampment to gather for reunion Read More »
The Mountain View City Council has voted to expand rent subsidies for low-income households and passed a measure that will make it harder for landlords to evict tenants.
Mountain View boosts subsidies and protections for beleaguered renters Read More »
The Mountain View City Council is considering whether to expand rent subsidies for low-income households and whether to adopt a measure that would make it harder for landlords to increase rents.
Mountain View explores possible protections against crushing rents Read More »
On Veterans Day, about 450 veterans will be sleeping outdoors in Santa Clara County. Sixty-three percent of the county’s homeless veterans are unsheltered.
Santa Clara County takes steps to house unsheltered veterans Read More »
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo discussed housing, transportation, immigration, cybersecurity, airplane noise, and the Syrian refugee crisis during a roundtable discussion with the Peninsula Press.
Eshoo says no quick fix to housing crisis, traffic gridlock in Silicon Valley Read More »
