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Evictions Now Banned Thru Jan. 31… But Only if You Pay 25% of Rent
COVID-19 Updates, Getting Help Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know the details of California’s latest eviction relief bill which was signed by Governor Newsom late on Monday – about 1 day away from eviction protections expiring. Under the legislation, no tenant can be evicted before February 1, 2021 as a result of rent more...
Record Numbers Lining Up At Bay Area Food Banks
Getting Help, Groceries / Supermarkets Thanks to KPIX for letting us know the the Alameda County Food Bank is seeing record numbers of people lining up at Bay Area Food banks. Related Stories 19 Free Pop-Up Food Pantries in San Francisco – 5/19/20 Five Free Food Pantry Trucks Vandalized in Bay Area – 8/5/20 Updated Food Resources Map: Grocery more...
How to Negotiate Lower Rent with Your Landlord
Getting Help, Housing Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that highlighting stories about how some local tenants are negotiating with landlords to reduce their rent. In an article published Thursday, reporter Emily Blaire highlighted several instances of Bay Area renters getting lower rent like 20% off a house in the Excelsior, $900/month more...
NEW: $8,000 Grants Open for Bay Area Artists
Getting Help If you’re an artist or performer living in the Bay Area, then you might be eligible for a grant up to $8,000. The Investing in Artists grants program by the Center for Cultural Innovation is designed to support diverse working artists in the Bay Area in the performing arts and media more...
