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A California city tried to ban homeless shelters. It’s giving up after Newsom’s lawsuit
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The fight started in 2024 when Norwalk in LA County approved a ban on emergency shelters, supportive housing and several businesses that predominantly serve low-income residents.California
6 things to know about how Gov. Newsom’s CARE Court is working so far
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The initiative made big promises about how it would help get the sickest Californians off the streets but only a fraction have enrolled.Bay Area
New enforcement targets people living in cars, RVs on California streets
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The push comes as rows of RVs and lived-in cars line streets in cities across the state, frustrating voters and creating issues with trash, waste water and traffic visibility.Bay Area
Gov. Newsom launches new task force to clear California homeless encampments
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Within the next month teams will be sent to camps in California’s 10 largest cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Long Beach, Anaheim, Bakersfield and Fresno.California
California cities lack unified response on homeless encampments
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Having such a patchwork of policies across the state makes it harder to solve the problem of homelessness.California
Trump’s crackdown on homelessness: What does it mean for California?
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Trump wants cities to enforce laws that make it illegal for homeless people to sleep outside. So does Newsom.Bay Area
What happens after a homeless person is arrested for camping? Often, not much
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What’s the point of arresting people at all when the city waits too long to prosecute?Bay Area
First-of-its kind court order halts sweep of California homeless camp
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The Bay Area city of Vallejo is putting California cities’ newfound power to clear homeless encampments to the test.Bay Area
