One of the strictest homeless camp bans in the U.S. just passed in the Bay Area
Fremont has enacted one of the most restrictive homeless encampment bans in California, sparking backlash from advocates and nonprofits who fear the ordinance could criminalize efforts to help those who are unhoused.
One of the Bay Area’s harshest homeless encampment bans just passed. What will it do?
An East Bay city has embraced one of the harshest anti-camping laws in the region, making it illegal for homeless people to put up tents on public property and for anyone to help them do so. Despite opposition from homeless advocates and service providers,
Bay Area city makes ‘aiding’ or ‘abetting’ a homeless camp illegal
Outreach workers in the Bay Area city of Fremont worry the new ordinance could target them, despite assurances from the city.
California city passes sweeping homeless encampment ban on all public property
Fremont, California passed a strict ordinance to ban homeless encampments on all public properties, including parks, on a 6-1 city council vote on Tuesday night.
Californians in Bay Area city could be jailed for ‘aiding and abetting’ homeless people
The Fremont City Council voted 6-1 to enact a penalty on individuals “causing, permitting, aiding, abetting or concealing” a homeless encampment.
Fremont’s new homeless camp ban is among the toughest in California
The ordinance, which prohibits camping on all public property and allows prosecutors to criminally charge anyone “aiding” or “abetting” a homeless camp.
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Novato honors environmentalist for 50 years of service
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