California Gov. Newsom calls on cities to ban homeless encampments on public property

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday pushed cities to ban homeless encampments or sleeping rough on the streets — and is using state funds to force the issue.The Democrat escalated his campaign to eliminate encampments across the Golden State by calling on local governments to prohibit shelters from being erected on sidewalks, parks, bike paths and other public property.

People will also be barred from sleeping on the streets with a sleeping bag, blankets or any other materials for more than three days in a row, according to the state-issued guidance.

The state can’t force cities to impose the ban, but for those that do, Newsom has promised to dole out $3.3 billion in state funds to pay for housing, mental health treatment, and other services.

“Local leaders asked for resources — we delivered the largest state investment in history. They asked for legal clarity — the courts delivered,” Newsom said in a statement.

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