Gov. Gavin Newsom helps clear a homeless encampment in San Diego in 2022. (File photo courtesy of the Governor’s Office) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a new statewide task force that will ...

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Friday that he has created a new task force to dismantle homeless encampments in his state’s largest cities, citing public safety concerns. “California has ...

Tents stand outside Sacramento City Hall on July 15, 2025. Several homeless people said they like sleeping at City Hall because they feel safe, there is an overhang to keep them dry from the rain, ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a new statewide task force that will prioritize clearing homeless encampments in California’s 10 largest cities, including San Diego. The State Action for ...

CalMatters originally published this story. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new homeless response task force on Friday, marking the latest escalation in his ongoing ...