San Jose Homelessness I KQED Newsroom

For five years, Leonard Jackson lived in "The Jungle," a massive homeless encampment that was cleared out in 2014. Now, through a city program, he has housing and a paycheck. Still, there are more than 4,000 homeless people in San Jose.

[@saleemahmad3503]

No matter how they got to this point I am praying to God to make their lives better ameen

[@vxxiii4160]

Glad Leonard is doing better. I hope more people get out of their homeless situation like him. Much blessings.

[@markbrown5117]

Congrats to this man on his new job. Many blessings.

[@waitwhat6882]

I’d rather see RV’s without trash on the streets than tents with trash all over the place.

[@samuelboles8566]

By the way maybe you do know how it feels I don't know your life maybe you come from really hard times and by the way you are really really really pretty

[@jonv3920]

I am living in my truck and its very very hard going to work and going to my truck to sleep and try to keep a smile on my face everyday for work and the customers

[@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496]

God bless you Jon! Hang in there

[@allijandromcmullens9042]

See, some of these people are not drug addicts and are not mentally ill. California has a problem, it's too expensive!

[@nsr5961]

Allijandro McMullens mainly just the big cities. Not all of California.

[@wldennis1]

You said it. It's expensive. I live in Kansas. The guy at the beginning was making $2500 per month and staying in a RV. Here you could get a decent place and pay all your utilities for under $1000 and there are plenty of jobs here. I don't understand why people who are able bodied stay there and live in poverty.

[@rudystraight1750]

Look at who prints an unlimited supply of paper not backed by anything...the federal reserve

[@brynna77]

Did you miss the part where he’s on probation and has to stay in Cali

[@johnwest3287]

The homeless are not the ones with a problem, they live their tax free lifestyle. It's the state that has a problem!

[@TheMeximerican420]

But hey, let’s keep the same officials. Look at the great job they’re doing. Wake up California!!

[@wayneallen3704]

The rich treat us like trash and come at us like vulters

[@Miakitty4233]

Oh we are awake, this election may just show that providing enough people have finally stopped believing in the democratic utopia fantasy.

[@arewethereyet5675]

Carlos Morales wake up idiot. The votes dont matter. The elections are rigged. Pilousi and newsome related. They put each other in. They vote and make all the laws for their benefit only. If this is not crystal fucking clear... your so stupid blaming the people. The only ones wasting time are the voters who think a vote matters... going down punching ballots. You get the fucktard award of the day.

[@cybertrk]

@@arewethereyet5675 If that's true... then why are some places thriving via policy in comparison to California. Cali liberal politicians say NO to building more housing in SF... meanwhile republicans want to build more highrises there so there's more surplus of homes which allow the rich to move into new places and it to trickle down openings and cheaper lower end housing... But no... keep voting for liberals who REFUSE to allow new home construction. It's a painful truth but you need to fucking break that old mindset and realize republicans=smallgov=moreconstruction... vs liberals=moregovwaste=lessconstruction

[@lance8080]

Carlos Morales liberals and immigrants ruining California.

[@Rawshella]

Thanks for ending such a negative story on the positive!

[@waitwhat6882]

Some of these people do have jobs. That’s scary.

[@redredmane5544]

A good >>>60 percent

[@patd6370]

3:40 Finally, a homeless person who admits he was homeless because of his drug problem! And, says tearing down the homeless encampment actually save him & many others because they got help!

[@Windows98R]

Pat d Guessing he’s managed to land a job at Apple Store too, pretty damn good achievement. (Btw, Apple stores are actually pretty hard to land a job at)

[@avader5]

I have lived in South San Jose since January of 1971. A good friend of mine in the computer industry became homeless and I can tell you that the demographics of the homeless here in Silicon Valley are rather different than what you put forward. For example we find that 50% of the homeless are disabled or retired people on Social Security who cannot afford rent and are living in their vehicles. They don't want to be homeless they're not on drugs and unfortunately do not have the necessary financial wherewithal to leave the area and go somewhere else. We find that 20% of the homeless are as you indicate mentally challenged and or using drugs. The final 30% are working adults that have jobs, however they cannot afford rent and they are living in their vehicles.

[@SFbayArea94121]

Was a great story about the guy at the end. Glad it’s turned into a happy one

[@TheHSoko]

Shelters solve an immediate need for sleep but Affordable House solves Homelessness.

[@woofdog4219]

Its cheeper to exterminate them according to the Democrats . Go read Agenda 21 and 23 they talk about homeless in there and how they will solve that issue .

[@TheHSoko]

@@woofdog4219 / Ok Ok "Wolf Dog"...I see you are a Russian "bot" who is "Pro Concentration Camp"

[@redredmane5544]

@@woofdog4219, DAMN STRAIGHT!!!! BINGO!!! SPOT ON, DUDE!!!

[@samuelboles8566]

Well god bless that man who's got that little apartment and got his 1st paycheck the other day man that's so awesome to see him living clean and sober and doing okay doing great actually not living in the jungle he says it's way better than the jungle huh right on that'sWell god bless that man who's got that little apartment and got his 1st paycheck the other day man that's so awesome to see him living clean and sober and doing okay doing great actually not living in the jungle he says it's way better than the jungle huh right on that's awesome I agree bro but you know what nothing can beat that freedom

[@jenniferbrantley2419]

I'm glad he turn his life around

[@ronschueler909]

This is what the cost of living has done to our community. The cost goes up while the quality goes down.

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

@chuck wood - Why is it the fault of baby boomers?

[@nightcoder2633]

chuck wood more like 3 jobs

[@ThePp12345678]

Omg this is down to supply and demand. Not enough houses to accommodate the demand. On top Government /State expensive regulations on home building. Stop blaming people who bought their homes, you would have done the same in in their position. If uou stop blaming individuals and looked into what has changed, then you'll see what the real problem is!

[@ThePp12345678]

@chuck wood so blaming your Parent for making a fantastic investment that he'd be a fool to turn down. If you really feel that strongly then you'd turn down the finances that you'll benefit from one day. Or will you accept the inheritance from someone, who you believe caused the problem?

[@seamac7564]

This is a multifaceted problem. Blame Prop 47, blame complicit policy makers, blame the Democrats...don't blame a free market. Mental health programs, drug treatment and jobs are needed. Imagine if California paid 4 billion to the homeless to clean up their own shit instead of building homeless shelters with 500k rooms.... CA might not have a manufactured crisis.

[@venus6905]

To God be the Glory Brother, Amen 👍

[@kenji4861]

$2500/month. There are Airbnb rooms for $30-40/night just to get by. If that's too much, maybe another option is to get a gym membership just to groom/wash everyday. Starbucks for restrooms. Wish you luck.

[@chillywilly6076]

ArBnb isn't going to rent to homeless people. Use your head. SMH

[@10laws2liveby]

It seems like there are those in our society who expect people, who have put a lot of effort into making a good life for themselves and their family, to support those who don't. They bring-up disabled people and mentally ill people as examples of those who need help and deserve our charity, but in truth, they are a small percentage of the homeless population. Most of the homeless just want to do things their own way which in most cases means throwing their garbage where they please, living where they please and paying no attention to the conventions which hold our society together. They show no respect for the public property yet they want you and I to pay for their food and their way of life and for politicians give them our money to do that. So who are the foolish?

[@worseto1]

Bless his heart he's got a paycheck. That man has more courage than all the leaders in california God bless him and those like him.

[@richardbowers3647]

Isolation is what a jobless person feels! Aloneness too! Abandoned too!

[@mosabhijazi4701]

It’s so beautiful you see how he kept his first pay cheque stub . All people need is a chance

[@samuelboles8566]

I'm something good but I never trashed the place where I lived and I stayed only just a little while light fresh and active that was my model so that I was always light my footprint was light my attitude was fresh my look was fresh keep yourself clean keep yourself fresh and keep yourself in the loop of hope so always be trying to better yourself always be trying to find something better or if you can't being camp in a better way or if you're camping and you're eating food outside and cooking in outside you know be able to cook your food in a better way get better gear have a better setup design a better setup constantly be trying and attempting to improve yourself

[@huabxamnamlaos5188]

Come to Sacramento, Marysville and the surrounding areas and you can see the same issues, not just San Jose

[@redredmane5544]

It's ALL of Kalifornia ( Baby Cuba ... a.k.a. Babylon, the harlot!!! ), not just San Jose, Mr. H. Laos.

[@huabxamnamlaos5188]

RedRedMane go to Thailand, Japan, China, etc n u will see that homelessness is not just SJ.

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

Join a gym. You can shower, shave & use the restroom.

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

@@kriscurkovic9265 hope everything is going good for you now. I was lucky, I grew up in the 70's, where everything was affordable. Young people today have it much harder, the cost of everything has sky rocket, especially rent. Best wishes for you in the future.😀👍

[@joshuamarcus7683]

I had a membership at 24hour fitness ($20 a month), and it came in handy when I found myself kicked out of my home, temporarily.

[@wattsrecords1734]

Totally agreed. I was in and spot, rented a climate controlled storage unit and got a 24 hour gym membership. Washed clothes at laundry mat, saved up and got a new place

[@arewethereyet5675]

Gym membership is the price of rent.

[@wattsrecords1734]

@@arewethereyet5675 where is rent only $20?

[@rgs6236]

Truly humbling 🙏🏿

[@SwampDweller67]

Props to Mr. Jackson. Great story.

[@johnwest3287]

When I drive by a homeless camp and see all the trash they disrespectfully leave. It makes it loud and clear they have no respect for themselves or the community that tries to assist them. Never give them a dime, for you are only throwing your money away.

[@Bert439]

For 2500 a month he can afford a decent apartment and still have expendable income, In Texas.

[@wldennis1]

That's crazy. $2500 a month and cant afford a place to live. In Kansas you could get a decent place and pay all utilities for less than $1000.

[@asdgasdf9580]

Homeless have finally moved in down my street a year ago. Nothing is safe anymore cars, garages, even my own backyard at 3am I find these parasites. SJPD will not arrest nor vacate the camp, I spent 20 minutes on hold waiting for a dispatcher due to it not being a nonviolent crime. I have witnessed them looking over my neighbors gates to see what the want to rip off when it becomes night and you want me to feel sorry about these drug addicts and thiefs? No thank you I will be moving out of the state and you can keep giving these people support even though they are too lazy to help themselves. Don't get me wrong some do need the help but most are just looking for their next handout.

[@lesterdiamond6190]

I've heard Texas is a popular state for CA refugees.

[@patriciabilinkas3911]

asdg asdf I would have moved out of there the moment I saw the first tent, but selling a home with trash at the end of the street is gonna make it a tough sell. I hope you have cameras installed for both protection and evidence, an alarm system and a large, vicious dog. After I was robbed, a cop told me to shoot to kill only if the perp was in the house. Otherwise, he/she can sue you because he/she was injured, as unbelievable as that sounds.

[@joshuamarcus7683]

I sold my home in February (Blossom Hill area). In May 2018, it was appraised for 1,275M; looked at the neighbor's home down the street going for 975K, and put mine on the market for 100K less; sold in 2 months in the dead of Winter. I wanted out of San Jose that bad and got lucky. Homes aren't selling well there this year (2019), and the prices have dropped significantly. I hope you've found a place out-of-state you like, and got a decent price for your property; sure couldn't be worse than San Jose.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

asdg asdf move north to Michigan or Minnesota where the jobs are now

[@kimberlycastro505]

My school is on the same street. Hurts walking home and to school seeing so many homeless people, and the fact that there’s even more behind the school where Coyote creek is sucks more when you see them walking back and forth behind the gates while ur at the track. A sense of sadness and unsafeness passes all of us. It gets worse when you’re walking down the street on your way to Walmart. It’s unsafe to walk alone at this point it’s just tent after tent.

[@ghettoguru9164]

I'm from San Jose this is 100% true there used to be some woods weeds to cut through when I was a kid to go skateboarding and biking and it was full of homeless people so we had to stop using the area so sad to see those people living like that

[@kofelee2358]

I'd be proud to have a camper. Come home to this that gie said. That's more than most have. SOME PEOPLE...

[@PreppyPrincess777]

Kofe Lee I was thinking the same... he has it better than a LOT of homeless

[@angelaa472]

My daughter and I lived in a 1970 pick up and considered ourselves lucky.

[@axemanners6643]

FUNNY. I was in San Jose working a contract. A family friend let me stay at her house. It was all paid for by the Government, along with her Medicare, food stamps, welfare, etc. And she had an autistic son and mother. She signed each of them up for with the same setup. THREE HOUSES, rent all paid by the Govt'. plus all the other benefits mentioned. Two townhouses ($600-650k each) and a single home unit ($800k).

[@tomy5868]

"is there anybody going to San Jose...NO but phoenix Arizona...YES". great old song.

[@kevinkidneyy]

If I had a camper I would keep my shit spotless and organized at the least

[@roninblade19]

Full time job and still homeless. It's time to care not to look for more cash rich Tennants. Revolutionary times are coming I hope we can avoid the death always tied to class wars like this.

[@boxlid214]

It's more about the shitty policies that make no economical sense in these places, not the classes. Cali's shitty policies cost everyone a fortune, and then some of them fuel the drug problem like free needle handouts and no criminal citations.

[@debs2461]

These people cannot support themselves but yet they get animals which is another expense for them. This makes no sense and is crewel to the animal

[@johnnydoeva7867]

Nancy Pelosi says that she has plenty of space for all of these people on her lawn. Just show up, pick a spot, and pitch your tent.

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

ILLEGALS already tried that and SHE CALLED THE POLICE ON THEM

[@johnnydoeva7867]

@@Itsme-mx5tl Yup, sounds about just like her.

[@LObservador101]

San Jose and San Francisco is the homeless capital of California. And homes aré ridiculously priced

[@dianabeurman9937]

Gas prices too! Ridiculously high!

[@FishandBeers]

You can add Oakland to it too!

[@seannaehring4290]

LA is the capital of homeless in California and the whole country, but it's bad in the bay area as well.

[@johngreen3543]

The problem is the greedy nature of the capitalistic system . Screw the current tenants, I will increase the rent because there are people willing to pay it. Those who can not pay, go live on the streets or just die. Capitalism produces both great wealth and massive poverty, there is no other way to look at this problem that to look at the root of all which is 'POVERTY". It is the main cause of crime, homelessness, drug addiction and a host of other chronic problems. Neither party, the courts or law enforcement have a coordinated approach because the precious capitalistic system pays everyone's salaries and we can not tamper with it.

[@brazenbull636]

If I worked a $100k+ tech job, I'd live in a van by choice. I'm not going to school, possibly taking out a loan for it, and putting in all that effort to get that good of a job to live like I make $30k when most of my timell be spent at work. Fuck that...

[@andreherringart]

I was homeless in San Jose,be kind

[@marksnider9378]

Yeah bro...

[@marksnider9378]

@chuck wood what???...

[@4o8.am.85]

chuck wood wtf are u talking about

[@juanlopez9017]

@chuck wood maybe send them to russia.

[@juanlopez9017]

@chuck wood the Republicans created all this.

[@MattFirdous]

4:26 I'm sure these people who work for the tech giants weren't tech engineers. Very misleading.

[@redredmane5544]

What does it MATTER, Jay Money?!!? It's so expensive in the Sheeple's Socialist Republik Of Kalifornia ( or is that "Baby Cuba?" ) that both engineers and laymen ALIKE are all sleeping in tents!!!

[@MattFirdous]

RedRedMane it’s rather misleading for the guy to say that people who works for these tech giants live in tents and are homeless. It makes people think that even tech engineers go homeless which is not true. Let’s be real here. The people who go homeless, except for those with mental illnesses, all have problems with drug abuse, gamble addictions, or are ex-cons and etc.

[@ConservativeJuggaloPodcast]

RedRedMane most Californians aren’t homeless, you sound like you never been here

[@darrickmeadows8216]

My message to him is moved to the Southern States will treat you good we won't judge you will help you God bless you man

[@leobav2425]

The middle class all but disappeared already. Now they're chiseling away at the lower class.

[@danhartwigPerch]

Warren 2920😘

[@Windows98R]

A. Taylor “You are wat too stupid” ._.

[@selenarobinson1493]

Greedy LANDLORDS who got rich are responsible for this.

[@avader5]

I like that false statement from Gavin Newsom where he states that California will provide shelter for all those who need it. We have almost 40,000 homeless in Silicon Valley. I spoke to a group the other day who were living in the Walmart parking lot. They informed me that even though they had applied for low income housing and that it would take up to 10 years before they would be placed somewhere. They also informed me that it was their belief that illegal immigrants were given priority for housing.

[@AGbadlandz]

You're an idiot

[@juanlopez9017]

Can you send some documentation that illegals are getting help you can say whatever you want the United States government doesn't care about white people anymore and you guys are pissed off and blaming other nationalities because you are a bunch of racists homeless f****** screaming in the streets. you ever heard the old saying what goes around comes around. Now It came around to the white monger and from your own white race. now you can tell us how it feels.

[@sabinawiggins375]

Its been 2yrs since i was homeless.

[@juanbeteta4219]

Buy a van for a 500-1000 Take out the seats Put in a small twin side mattress If you want to make more room put in a small bed that take up only 60-70 % of the space and you can put plastics bin for your stuff. Or by a mobilehome for 2500-10000 And I promise it way more comfortable. But more expensive.

[@boxlid214]

@@juanbeteta4219 Most places investigate RV's if they're parked in the city. A better idea is use a small enclosed trailer like most small businesses use, which is far more discreet, and with a little modification can be just as accommodating and possibly cheaper than a RV. RV's are costly when they break down, and trailers need little maintenance.

[@redredmane5544]

@@juanbeteta4219, that is Kalifornia economy HOUSING for ya!!!

[@philipcallicoat9947]

Got an RV dude... You're not homeless,you're working,sober and clean...Count your Blessings...

[@adrianamorales818]

No doubt...with tears in my eyes,I see how true the Bible is,God's word...I'm not sure what verse it says,where we left his sheep get lost...we helped all those who were already far,and well fed(speaking spiritually)but those who truly needed it,were chased away,and we have done that...he says,he will help them,because we've let them stray away,where they fell prey and scattered to the wolves,I don't see a reporter ,I see a whole spirit of God,within people,helping those who we've forgot about,we were busy thinking of ourselves,our families,how great everything was,careers,we had it so good,we crushed those below,indirectly,but systematically,it just happens that way...it's by God's grace we have what we have,it's not because of all we've worked,how we've bled for it,it's not our efforts that have gave us what we have,but somehow...because we live in the land of opportunity,because we work for a living...our words,though we claim to live and honor God,they changed from,I have what I have because of God...to,I work hard for what all I have,I deserve...we go to the courts,we pay our taxes,we deserve,we demand ...it scares me ,not for myself,but I fear for people's souls,who feel secure in God,when those words come out of their mouths,in the courtrooms,in their homes,in the streets,on media...if we only knew how powerful those words in the mouths of believers means to God...it lets him know,that though we claim our faith is in him,our actions,and those words,prove otherwise ... How I wish we can understand how God feels ..

[@blessedhope8086]

Adriana Morales you're so right. if they cry to God because of their pain, and being disregarded as NOTHING. The wrath of God can come down and everyone will realized God was not a joke. Every word spoken against the poor, or outcast is being recorded...

[@aventurandoconfredy]

Love the happy ending, really enjoyed that...hope Californians try to take over their state and help these people.

[@Miakitty4233]

Forgotten note to include as to why homelessness is rising. You MUST make 3 times your rent to rent period in California.

[@Miakitty4233]

@Roger Murillo For the same reason I have. Jobs not paying enough to equal the rising costs just to sustain stability. To live on your own leaves no room for even your car breaking down, clothes or extras. So moving in together allows more flexibility.

[@boxlid214]

@Roger Murillo Not even the poor, the policies there destroy everyone but the absolute wealthiest. That stat's government is the most vile and corrupt in the country, and Pelosi thinks she's fit to run the house. Good luck, I hope that government is fed to a dumpster or you make it out before being ruined.

[@JoseMartinez-nm7ht]

@ Deborah why don't you move to where it's cheaper and there's more opportunities? Why do you continue to struggle? Immigrants do it all day and every day. They leave their crappy country to find a better place, job, opportunities. Whose fault is it really?

[@boxlid214]

@@JoseMartinez-nm7ht Tucking tail and running when the going gets tough should be the last resort. The best thing to do is work towards making your home better. If they boot out the shitty state officials and reverse the terrible policies, nobody would need to move.

[@JoseMartinez-nm7ht]

@@boxlid214 I moved and I'm happy where I'm at. Where I was was drug and gang infested, overcrowded, traffic and expensive. I said "Eff that place" and moved south of San Jose (Silicon Vally)... I'm still in Curruptifonia but in a better place. I'll do my voting, voicing from here. Stupid are the people who stayed where I was at. Now I just sit back and laugh at those fools 😆

[@jjbb7010]

Very nice congrats!

[@boofert.washington2499]

So, that guy makes $2500/mo, has no bills, and still can't afford a place? Something isn't adding up. People sublet rooms out there for $600/mo. I know bc I used to rent like that when I lived in Culver City. It had a bathroom, shower and a/c. I had a mini fridge and a hot plate. I made it work. These people are leaving out important details.

[@rickarra9396]

Ever hear of Appalachia. There are plenty of people in other states destitute as well

[@mystudent11]

Hope you continue to do well and move forward in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.

[@themadbadger2920]

This guy is EXACTLY right, Jesus Christ saved his life and many others like him! AMEN! (Including ME!)

[@rickarra9396]

Good for this man

[@markbrown5117]

Very informative video. Don't judge people.

[@Sheepdipu2]

Its hard for all of us but what I can't stand is the trash. When the cities know where the are and there are alot of them then why can't they provide dumpsters so at the least the can keep it in one place.

[@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496]

so true!!

[@sidneyboo9704]

Good for the man at the end. He is so happy

[@samuelboles8566]

Oh my god he makes $2,500 a month bro he is living good man that is good money I could live like a king on that are you kidding me

[@mk3a]

As of 2019, it has gotten WORSE (it’s actually worse than Oakland now)

[@conskate]

and its only going to get worse.

[@paulas6256]

Most people who are hooked on drugs & other types of addiction will ALWAYS be poor. They are unable to live within their means. If I were an addict, I'd ALSO be living on the streets or in someone's doorway. The problem will NOT be solved by Giving these people more money - They'll just spend it on their addiction - Which will only lead to an even earlier death for them. What they need is to be removed from the source(s) causing their addiction. Perhaps - with their permission - they could be relocated to some closed army bases that could serve partly as hospitals... and partly as schoolrooms for educating them to help themselves - all the while keeping the drugs, etc. away from them at least until their systems are clean. I know, it sounds wild - But I think it can work for many of them.

[@avader5]

I have lived in South San Jose since January of 1971. A good friend of mine in the computer industry became homeless and the demographics of the homeless here in Silicon Valley are rather different than what many think. For example we find that 50% of the homeless are disabled or retired people on Social Security who cannot afford rent and are living in their vehicles. They don't want to be homeless they're not on drugs and unfortunately do not have the necessary financial wherewithal to leave the area and go somewhere else. We find that 20% of the homeless are mentally challenged and or using drugs. The final 30% are working adults that have jobs, however they cannot afford rent and they are living in their vehicles.

[@michaelkurbod6162]

Sadly Art, you are correct, same here in BC, many people have said fuck the law and went into off grid living in what they call tiny homes, campers, motorhomes, homemade trailers etc. I was one of those people when I was told by a Dr. that he couldn't give me a light duty slip because he felt that my degenerative bone disease in my back was irreversible so he forced me to retire early from my working superintendent position from fear of being sued by my employer if he allowed me to continue working. The employer told me he without the letter their insurance could be compromised if they continued my employment and couldn't afford a nonworking supervisor. Fortunately I got through the hoops to finally get my pension and an opportunity came along where I could subsidize my CPP as a part time consultant for another contractor. I am an exception to the majority here in BC. 😉🍻

[@blessedhope8086]

Good to hear a better view to the homeless situation in your town. So, many circumstances can cause a person to become unsheltered. It can happen to anyone, even the rich, a fire,earthquake,war can change a life so fast, a crash that effects money, material wealth is not a guarantee.

[@leonhenry4861]

You'll never find a place that has absolute wealth with no poverty, apart from maybe Monaco

[@puppydog12000]

Good for him so happy for him

[@dfoglobal1721]

Forget about people that made mistakes with the law, drugs and finances. How about, poor uneducated young people? Where are the jobs for ordinary people? How do we make a living? Wages are stagnant, low paying jobs are everywhere and cost of living is thru the roof!

[@boxlid214]

Only in the coastal blue states. The rest of the country woke up and had enough, especially the rust belt.

[@JoseMartinez-nm7ht]

Go and take back the fuckin jobs lazy, stupid (uneducated) Americans don't want to do. There's plenty of agricultural work that illegals are doing. Why can't these idiots take those jobs back? A job is a job! And those immigrant aren't homeless.

[@JoseMartinez-nm7ht]

Move dumbass to where it's cheaper and there's more opportunity. Immigrants do it all the time. I have no pity for lazy people... you are where you are because you're stupid.

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

I'm moving to Texas, don't worry, I'm Voting Republican.

[@GSM92]

Fucking yeehaw dawg

[@joshuamarcus7683]

I sold my home and moved to Arizona last February. Priced-out of San Jose; jacked-up $16,000 property tax bill made the decision for me.

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

@@joshuamarcus7683 Taxation is Theft

[@joshuamarcus7683]

@@FernandoMartinez-pv1id I wasn't going to stick around in San Jose to find out.

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

@@joshuamarcus7683 nope

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

I’m from west side San Jo. It’s saddening to see what my home has become.

[@ThePp12345678]

Only way to change things is for people to stop voting the same people in, if you vote the same you get the same. Obviously enough people need to realise that first before changes will happen.

[@joshuamarcus7683]

@@ThePp12345678 Voting for a different group of imbeciles isn't going to lower the rent.

[@ThePp12345678]

@@joshuamarcus7683 what makes rent high 1) Not enough homes 2) Costly Regulations 3) too many people

[@CaRrOtCaKe32200]

I live in rv and just having hard time getting on disability. Im living off my wife. She became disabled after getting hurt on a job. I was working and told her that god forbid i ever lose my job then we will apply for her. Well 3 years ago 160 of us were laid off. We went down to apply for her disability and we were told she cant get ssid because we waited 10 years to file. So basically we were penalized for not taking what we did not need at the time. I have now filed because she is 60 getting ssi and im not able to work due to health myself. We live in a park that charges 550 her check just covers that and electric and propane with no money left over. We are not bad people just tried to do the right thing and could end on the street if i dont get my disability. I worked 40 years low end jobs. But always worked. I hear a lot of people say bad things and it scares me that we could end on street. We talked about killing ourselves first.

[@KQEDnews]

Thank you for sharing your story. It may make someone in a similar situation feel less alone. I hope there is security and health in your future.

[@hz4331]

Every body one paychecks away to becoming homeless

[@richarddaniels1056]

Bullshit. Do you know how long it takes to evict someone for non payment of rent or a mortgage payment? You may want to read up because it can take anywhere from 3-6 months to become homeless and if you cant get your shit together in that time FUCK YOU! YOU DESERVE TO BE HOMELESS YOU LAZY PIECE OF SHIT!!!!!

[@mr.wizard2974]

Count me in.

[@teresacartwright4773]

@@richarddaniels1056 HERES A POEM...THERES HOMELESS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE... THINK ABOUT IT...DO U REALLY CARE...THERE ALL OVER..JUST TAKE A GOOD LOOK...WITH ALL THEIR PAIN AND SUFFERING.. I COULD WRITE A BOOK...THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON..FIND A REASON TO HELP A PERSON IN NEED...TRY TO FIND A WAY..TO STOP ALL YOUR GREED...BEING HOMELESS CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE..YES ITS TRUE...REMEMBER TO COUNT UR BLESSINGS..AND THANK GOD ITS NOT YOU...

[@teresacartwright4773]

@@richarddaniels1056 SHUT UP.....IT COULD HAPPEN TO ANYONE EVEN U..THERES PEOPLE THAT HAD EVERYTHING PLENTY OF MONEY GOOD JOB NICE CARS AND THEY LOST IT ALL... HAVE U EVER HEAR OF RICHES TOO RAGS..DONT GET TOO OVER CONFIDENT...U ARE NOT IMMUNE..IT COULD HAPPEN TOO U TOO...STOP BEING BRAINWASHED AND SHUT THE HELL UP...

[@santinabellydance]

@@richarddaniels1056 In New Orleans your landlord can break into your house and through your stuff in the street. It's not legal, but they don't get in trouble for it either.

[@TankThomas44]

Dude make almost as much as I do as a valet? I work for Ford motor company & only make 200$ more a week. Time to leave Cali guys! Not worth living on the streets

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Instead of paying vast millions of dollars for an army of social workers who are not solving the problem, give that money to homeless people. THAT might make real change.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

He's lucky to have it. Housing is PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE for nearly all workers. $2500 a month does not allow you to rent any apartment, anywhere in the Bay Area.

[@thomasboyd3434]

Iam praying for these peoples l have problems to lord jesus christ please help them America lord i love you please help them America amen

[@raymondsanchez4107]

Send all the homeless to Mexico and they will get 2 to5 for being illegal free rent not a good trade

[@juanlopez9017]

It's going to take a lot of praying to help this homeless people because most of them are drugs addicts...

[@tmitchable]

I can't believe this USA !!!!

[@cob705]

Lots of homeless people in Bishop, CA living out by the canal are doing great growing and selling marijuana, and getting full social bennefits, but the Tweekers are becoming more violent these days..

[@SuperPoopoopoopoo]

Our little town just joined the ranks. We have our very own Tent City. It borders our pristine river. Our town got greedy and put in a casino and let a New University come here. It didnt help any of the locals but believe me the money-hungry landlords doubled rents because of the students. And people have nowhere to go. A 2 bedroom apartment was about 8 or $900 a month. Now a 1 bedroom is $1500. Its disgusting.

[@wb7370]

Damn shame, freaking rents so damn high...I feel sorry for the youth today

[@wtfstudioinc.1827]

Never thought this is USA.

[@boxlid214]

It will be if we let these morons run the country. I'm not religious, but thank f*cking god Hillary lost. I see the same things happening in Cali that happened in Detroit, just slightly different situations. Detroit burned down in the 80's, now Cali has been burning down from shitty forest management and other terrible policies. They never tackle the problems, just offer insignificant handouts and promises they never follow through on. I'm from Detroit, and lived through it for over 30yrs.

[@wendyher6594]

America really need to do something about the homeless people who living in the street than destroying/abusing the homeless' life. If the America don't want other countries talk trash about them then they really need to wake up & do something about it....to make their country living cleaner & healthier. So no one will talk trash about them again. That's the best way to move forward!!!

Now, through a city program, he has housing and a paycheck .... If you po0p hard enough... they will give you stuff...

[@bullnull9180]

2500 a month and complaining. God damn i make 1250 a month but i got a place to sleep. Im not homeless

[@p52893]

I worked 45 years and live in a home that is paid off, I’m a high school dropout.

[@jimtom4849]

$2500 a month thats good

[@thatguy3697]

Awwww socialism really works doesnt it

[@briansmith2766]

They need apartments to live in a space of their own really means a lot to a person

[@DSLethal1]

I love how they are homeless and broke but make sure they have money for drugs/smokes/alcohol. I'm sorry there is zero excuse to be homeless.

[@bullnull9180]

2500 a month and your poor. Goddamn i make 1200 a month and i can make it. Get out of California

[@josephupholstery1416]

I wanted to live in san jose but its to expensive for no reason i had to go back to Vegas(home)

[@brian4245]

3 years later....even worse!

[@yaronfeldberg]

Keep voting democrat....Socialism is a good thing LOL

[@Wordsley]

These Rock!

[@RGE_Music]

i live in san jose. Its sad

[@975gms]

I still don't see why these people vote democrat smh

[@jenanjuice2003]

It has to do with capitalism running wild. Democrats try to curb that but republicans only think about making the rich more rich. This is why California votes democrat. It’s a desirable area with good weather that attracts the super wealthy. We are getting gentrified

[@chrisliv8973]

What is he on probation for?

[@JVONROCK]

Nomads, all through history all over the world. When it smells and the junk piles up, time to move. Organize. Discipline, more discipline.

[@robertpatterson9484]

The bad part about it is a lot of people are one away from living on on the street