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Newsom’s SAFE Task Force Tackles Homeless Encampments in CA’s 10 Largest Cities

09/16/2025 - 9:52 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Governor Gavin Newsom convened a new task force last month, which is responsible for clearing homeless encampments on state property across major cities.

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San Jose Mayor’s Agenda Faces Crucial Test

06/05/2025 - 5:42 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The San Jose City Council will vote next Tuesday on a set of controversial proposals put forward by Mayor Matt Mahan.

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“No More Excuses”: Newsom Outlines Encampment Removal Plan for Localities

05/15/2025 - 9:55 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Governor is once again urging local governments to toughen their policies on homeless encampments.

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Newsom Warns Local Govs: Remove Tents or Lose State Funding

08/13/2024 - 9:54 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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San Francisco Begins Dismantling Encampments, Will Bus People Out of the City

08/06/2024 - 11:23 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Last week marked the start of an aggressive effort to clear

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Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order to Clear State's Homeless Encampments

07/25/2024 - 8:55 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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We knew the fallout from the Grants Pass v. Johnson decision would be significant.

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U.S. Supreme Court May Finally Weigh in on Martin v. Boise

08/31/2023 - 9:01 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A Ninth Circuit ruling that banned many cities from enforcing anti-camping laws could finally be taken up by the U.S.

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Feeling ‘Ripple Effects’ from San Diego, Chula Vista Considers a Camping Ban Of its Own

08/15/2023 - 9:10 AM By Brittany M.

It’s been three weeks since San Diego began enforcing its public camping ban. Now, neighboring Chula Vista is considering a similar ordinance of its own.

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One Year After the Encampment Sweep at Echo Park Lake, Most Remain Unhoused

03/28/2022 - 5:22 PM By Brittany M.
A troubling new report has bolstered the arguments of homeless activists in Los Angeles.
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