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KQED aims to tell the story of how California got into a housing affordability crisis by exploring the history and regional policies of the Bay Area. We want to know how marginalized residents are affected.

Tents line a paved road near a sidewalk. A bicycle is on its side in front of a gray and navy tent with a blue tarp covering its roof. Scattered belongings and cardboard boxes cover the spaces between each tent. A city bus is seen driving in the background.

This California City Made a Huge Impact on Homelessness. Then Money Ran Out

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Three tents line a public street with San Francisco's City Hall building shining as the sun comes up in the early morning hours. Rows of trees line a path toward the city building.

California Mayors Are Focusing On Temporary Shelter to Reduce Street Homelessness. But There’s a Tradeoff

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An unhoused person sits wrapped up in a blanket in front of a large metro map as another person wearing a pink poncho passes in front of them.

Lack of Affordable Housing Is Driving Older Californians Into Homelessness

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Three tents line a public street with San Francisco's City Hall building shining as the sun comes up in the early morning hours. Rows of trees line a path toward the city building.

SF, San José Mayors Push to Fund Shelters as Pressure Builds on Encampments

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Neat rows of shipping containers have been converted into housing with white windows. An outdoor courtyard with gray picnic benches and sun umbrellas decorate the front.

San José Council Approves Modest Shift Toward Temporary Homeless Housing

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An aerial view of houses in a major city.

Is Housing a Human Right? California Voters Could Decide

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a black-clad security guard's outstretched arm and leg are seen from behind in the left foreground, with a gun clearly visible on their hip, as a pedestrian stands with their back turned to the camera in the background

Armed Security Guards Are Taking On More Responsibility. California Wants to Train Them Better

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Writing on a brick wall that reads "Eureka Valley Harvey Milk Branch San Francisco Public Library"

One Neighborhood’s Strategy For Curbing Homelessness? Turn Off the Library Wi-Fi

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A judge presides over a wood-paneled courtroom and looks at a defense attorney.

San Francisco to Implement Newsom's CARE Court Plan to Treat Severe Mental Illness

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