Newsom's executive order urges local governments to act on 'dangerous' homeless encampments, giving notice before sweeps and providing resources first, with last resort being citations or arrests.
The executive order signifies Newsom's attempt to take a tough stance on encampments, possibly in connection to potential future political roles, amidst past criticisms on homelessness and crime in California.
State agencies are instructed to clear homeless camps from state property following Caltrans' model, with over 11,000 encampments cleared since July 2021 in California.
Newsom emphasizes the need for collective action in addressing homelessness, urging everyone to contribute, while Caltrans hopes for increased efforts from local agencies in response to the order.
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