California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday urged localities to "take back the streets" from homeless encampments, proposing ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging California’s local governments to begin clearing homeless encampments, escalating the state’s ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday urged California cities to clear homeless encampments, escalating once again his efforts to ...

The plan has already drawn criticism. Many argue it could be more about political posturing than effective change.

Cities would decide on their own how tough the penalties should be, including arrests or citations to those who violate the ban.

California Governor Newsom directs cities and counties to clear homeless encampments.