The Bay Fremont Passes California’s Most Extreme Encampment Ban
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Feb 19, 2025 Vanessa Roncagno, a KQED housing reporter and expert on homelessness in the Bay Area, dives into the controversial new encampment ban in Fremont, California. She outlines how this law criminalizes aid to the unhoused and contextualizes it within California's broader homelessness crisis. Roncagno discusses community reactions, the balance of public safety with support for vulnerable populations, and shares poignant testimonies from those affected by the ban, emphasizing the need for compassionate alternatives.
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Extreme Encampment Ban
- Fremont, California passed an ordinance banning camping on public and private property.
- This also prohibits "aiding and abetting" encampments, alarming advocates.
Impact on Services
- Abode Services CEO Vivian Wan worries about the impact on their outreach work.
- Simple acts like providing water could violate this law, hindering services.
Aiding and Abetting
- The ordinance's language is unclear regarding "aiding and abetting."
- Examples include giving a blanket or water, raising concerns about its scope.