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What's not really mentioned here is that these sorts of encampments are usually build along CA freeways because those are policed only by the state (Caltrans /
by kurthr 9y ago
What's not really mentioned here is that these sorts of encampments are usually build along CA freeways because those are policed only by the state (Caltrans / CHiPs) rather than the locality (city/county). Even when there is an obvious hazard (garbage buildup and drift into the road, visible fires burning, throwing objects at cars, walking/crossing the highway or on/off ramp) nothing is done. Typically, it takes a call to your CA state senator to get any action (caltrans doesn't respond to messages within a month).
- tiredwired 9y agoYes, there is one between my complex and a highway in San Jose. There was a big fire there last week. No news coverage. We were lucky it did not burn our homes down. These people have been offered help in the past and refuse it. The area gets cleared out and they return. They harass women in the neighborhood and steal everything they can get their hands on. They have to go.
- zxcmx 9y agoGo where, though?
- tiredwired 9y agoThe arsonists and thieves can go to jail. The rest can take advantage of the existing programs and stop refusing help.