California’s housing crisis has turned RVs into rental properties

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As the san Francisco Bay Area faces a severe housing shortage, a growing number of residents are turning to RVs as a last resort, with vehicle-based homelessness more than doubling since 2019. While San Francisco and San Jose implement new laws to crack down on street encampments, local nonprofits are racing to provide safe, sanctioned parking sites. CNBC’s Kate Rogers visits the Berryessa Safe Parking site in San Jose to explore how these communities provide a vital bridge to long-term housing.