Increasing and a countywide head count revealed 5600 homeless and the bulk in oakland. With 859 living in shelters and over 1900 living on the streets. At this point in time, count only confirms what we all know, what we all see and feel every day. Reporter at a press conference, the mayor announced plans to expand a Pilot Program for the homeless from serving 60 to serving 400. As part of the Controversial Program the city provided portapotty and trash collection but there was problems like fires. The city has learned lessons and will open a homeless camp at an undisclosed location this summer. By improving safety and health for our unsheltered residents, we are improving it for the surrounding communitity. This is a good starting point. To have showers and somewhere to throw our garbage in the can instead of just out on the street. Defying stereotypes the census revealed money problems is the main reason homeless are living on the street. Not Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues.
Hurt and treated at the scene. It is not clear if they had to go to the hospital. Well keep you updated on abc 7 news 6 00. Im eric thomas in for dan ashley. And im ama daetz. Homelessness is in in the east bay is skyrocketing but the numbers defy the stereo types about who is on the streets. And the east bay city most plagued by a homeless crisis, leslie joins us from oakland. It is more prevalent and noticeable in oakland according to a census just taken by the nonprofit everyone home. They say that more development is pushing people out of hidden corners, out of back alleyways and out into the open. Reporter city crews dumped two blocks worth of discarded clothes and broken bikes and mounds of garbage from under interstate 980 today. As far as cleaning up the sidewalk. And what are you going to do after they finish the clean up . Move back. There is nowhere else to go. Reporter homelessness is increasing and a countywide head count revealed 5600 homeless and the bulk in oakland. Wit
Though his race is unclear. Right now, investigators are trying to figure out the mans identity. Probably going to boil down to dna testing and believe the torso has been in the water about a month and on the rocks for at least several days. Its badly decomposed and believe marine life may have played a factor in this torso being badly decomposed. The question is, did somebody cause this as a crime . Is it an incident . Was it a suicide . Was is a boating accident or was his death related to some sort of crime. Its a the answer investigators are trying to figure out. Its something they hope to get more answers about as the investigation unfolds. So many questions out there. Thank you for that report. Lets go to the south bay. Firefighters remain on the scene of a strip mall fire. This was more than 12 Miles Per Hour after it started. There are hot spots with debris. The fire started before 3 00 a. M. The flames were fierced as it five alarm fire ripped through the mall and quickly engu
Reporter jubilation filled the streets of downtown san jose after the sharks clinched a spot in the stanley cup finals. The team has never made it to the finals since the franchise was born in 1991. For fans its a dream come true. Yeah. Weve been waiting a long time. I was about his age since i was a sharks fan. Now its our moment. Ive got a little sharks fan in the making. Lets go sharks this is the greatest moment in the history of the san jose sharks. Awesome. Seasonticket holder. This is such an amazing time. They played so well. Really proud. Reporter within the first four minutes of this crucial game six, the sharks scoring early, another goal in the second, then another goal in the third period. [ cheering ] reporter diehard fans packing the shark tank to witness history filled with high hopes, anticipation and nerves for the biggest game in the teams history. Were going to reach redemption now. Weve built it up for so long that its our time. Weve had our share of disappointment
Changes needed to the tsa screening process. No one knows better than tsa chief peter nephinger that something has to be done. He was on the hot seat on capitol hill facing lawmakers that are demanding answers. The hearing is being called long lines, short patience, the tsa experience. Which for many has not been good. I thought this is nuts. And theres no reason for that to happen. Reporter hundreds of people waited hours to get through security lines, missing their flight and leaving some stuck at the airport. If you come early, its fine. But if you come and rush at the last minute, youll have some issues. Reporter their trip through the security line was easy but that was not the case before 5 a. M. Today. When i came in, i thought oh, my goodness. The line is up all the way to the metro station. Reporter thankfully for those i but at Dulles Airport this morning, katie says she waited in line for two hours. Tsa knows you hate the wait and theyre not trying to ruin your summer vacati