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Story summary
- In the Bay Area, residents increasingly live in RVs as a housing crisis worsens with soaring rents.
- The share of homeless individuals living in vehicles rose from 18% in 2019 to 37% in 2025.
- San Jose established safe parking sites, including Berryessa, which accommodates 86 RVs and offers transition services.
- Despite these efforts, demand for safe parking far exceeds supply, with nearly 1,000 people living in vehicles.
