Backers of California homeless camp ban cite 'successful' San Diego law. But is it?

A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that city paints a more nuanced picture.

Related Keywords

San Diego ,California ,United States ,Balboa Park ,La Mesa ,San Diego River ,San Diego Housing Commission ,California Point ,Mission Hills ,Californians ,Todd Gloria ,Elizabeth Sophy ,Josh Coyne ,Gary Gonzales ,Erick Rocha ,Fernando Hernandez ,Matt Mahan ,Kendall Burdett ,Brandi James ,Kyle Rodenbo ,Norreol Hawkins ,Tami Ratliffe ,Genesee Pineda ,Laura Lothian ,Ashley Meehan ,Kristian Carreon ,Shela Rocha ,Honda Fimbres ,Mara Elliott ,Gavin Newsom ,Marla Rose ,Mitchelle Woodson ,Dullanni Waterman ,City Council ,Dignity Transitional Storage Center ,San Diego City Council ,Homeless Strategies Solutions Department ,San Diego Police ,San Diego Police Department ,Father Health Team ,Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones ,San Diego Police Department Neighborhood Policing Division ,Supreme Court ,Homeless Outreach Team ,Downtown San Diego Partnership ,Republican Leader Brian Jones ,Senate Bill ,San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria ,Neighborhood Policing Division ,Think Dignity ,Transitional Storage Center ,Former Wood Street ,Vice Mayor Laura ,Sofia Cardenas ,Alpha Project ,San Diego Housing ,Homeless Strategies ,Solutions Department ,San Jose ,Mayor Matt Mahan ,Market Street ,Attorney Mara Elliott ,Western Regional Advocacy ,Main Street ,San Diegans ,Homeless Mortality Working Group ,National Healthcare ,Father Joe ,Villages Street Health Team ,Devlin Chambers ,Tuesday Moon ,Homeless Outreach ,