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San Jose’s Hard Line on Homelessness | Oakland News
San Jose is going all-in on homelessness crackdowns, turning encampments into “no return zones” and arresting people for trespassing after multiple shelter refusals. RV bans, towing of vehicles used as homes, and sidewalk restrictions are part of a strategy the city calls “accountability with compassion.” But advocates warn this pushes people out of sight without solving the crisis—shelter beds remain scarce, mental health plummets, and outreach becomes harder. While the city boasts new shelter beds and a “new framework,” critics call the tactics short-sighted and costly, erasing visible…
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