Newsom Orders Homeless Encampments Cleared, Threatens Funding Cuts

California's homelessness crisis worsens as local leaders react to Newsom's aggressive new directive

Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the removal of homeless encampments across California, threatening to withhold funding from non-compliant counties.
California's homelessness crisis has worsened under Newsom, with the number of homeless individuals increasing significantly since he took office.
Newsom's approach follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing governments to force people out of encampments, which some critics argue criminalizes poverty.
Local leaders have expressed mixed reactions, with some supporting Newsom's efforts and others calling for more comprehensive solutions including increased shelter capacity.
Despite California spending over $25 billion on homelessness since 2016, critics argue that the state's 'Housing First' model has not effectively addressed the root causes of the crisis.