Bay Area cities are intensifying enforcement against RV and car dwelling, causing homeless residents to move between jurisdictions. Oakland adopted a policy to speed up vehicle tows, aiming to avoid becoming a 'destination' for displaced people. Alameda County has an estimated 9,500 homeless individuals, Santa Clara County 10,700, most living in vehicles. A 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision allows cities to ban encampments even without shelter availability, driving stricter local rules.