San Diego has removed over 155,000 pounds of debris from a single homeless encampment, highlighting the complexity and costs involved in addressing long-term homelessness.
'The intended goal is saving lives,' said Ketra Carter. Officials now shift focus to other river areas before a rainy season that could worsen conditions.
San Diego's homelessness rate has risen every month for two and a half years, with over 420 people currently living by local waterways, as per a recent census.
Despite some rental assistance options, demand far exceeds what the city and county can provide, prompting calls for more preventive investments in homelessness.
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