The city administration now has increased authority to close encampments under specific conditions, which include public health risks, but advocates warn it may leave many homeless with no options.
Local business owners express that the policy is not about criminalizing homelessness but addressing serious public safety concerns, highlighting the need to intervene in problematic situations.
According to a recent study, California has over 181,000 unhoused individuals and only about 71,000 shelter beds available, raising concerns about the adequacy of resources.
The new policy was influenced by a Supreme Court ruling that grants cities freer rein to tackle encampments, showcasing a shift in local government approaches to homelessness.
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