Homelessness

The Bay Area judge ruled in favor of the city, citing the risk of a catastrophic fire as long as people camp on Francisco Boulevard.

The city says it needs “several weeks” to craft a response to the Department of Justice’s findings that the city discriminates on the basis of race and against those who are homeless and mentally ill.

In reversing a state appellate court's decision, the state Supreme Court said that under a new California law, challenges to housing projects citing excessive noise don't hold water as considerations under the Golden State's environmental law.