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Bay Area cities crack down on RV living, pushing homeless residents across borders

05.05.2026 11:00 1 min 1 source
The Mercury News ISL
Bay Area cities crack down on RV living, pushing homeless residents across borders
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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.

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05.05.2026 The Mercury News ISL

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