California Gov. Newsom urges homeless encampment ban
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's governor called upon the state's cities and counties to ban homeless encampments this week, even providing blueprint legislation for dismantling the tents lining streets, parks and waterways throughout much of the state.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom shared his state model for cities and counties to immediately address homeless encampments "with urgency and dignity."
While homelessness in Los Angeles County declined 5% last year, it remains a huge problem affecting roughly 73,500 people. The good news: Billions of dollars have been allocated to address the issue.