By Nicole Nixon | Sacramento Bee
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to begin sweeping homeless encampments on public property, using newfound authority after the U.S. Supreme Court’s OK last month.
In an executive order issued Thursday morning, the governor directs agencies to remove encampments that pose a risk to “life, health and safety.”
“This executive order directs state agencies to move urgently to address dangerous encampments while supporting and assisting the individuals living in them — and provides guidance for cities and counties to do the same,” Newsom said in a statement. “The state has been hard at work to address this crisis on our streets. There are simply no more excuses. It’s time for everyone to do their part.”
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