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California Governor Newsom Unveils New Homelessness Strategy Amid Escalating Crisis

Governor Gavin Newsom pushes swift action against homelessness with a new ordinance and $3.3B funding, urging cities to clear encampments and boost housing solutions.


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Governor Gavin Newsom is intensifying California's approach to homelessness, pushing local governments to adopt a new ordinance aimed at clearing encampments and providing shelter. This initiative is supported by $3.3 billion in funding from Proposition 1, anticipated to create thousands of treatment beds and outpatient services. Newsom emphasizes urgency, stating, "There’s nothing compassionate about letting people die on the streets." While he encourages collaboration from local officials, critics question the effectiveness of punitive measures. The model ordinance includes guidance on prioritizing shelter and treating people with respect, amidst a backdrop of increasing homelessness in the state.

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