The Sparks ordinance could be used to funnel chronically unhoused people into a community court, where they could either accept services or potentially face jail time.
Sleeping on a sidewalk or in a vehicle on public property is now a criminal misdemeanor in Sparks after the city council voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance change.
In March 2020, when the deadly coronavirus had become a global pandemic, indoor public spaces were shuttered and stay-at-home orders were issued to ensure health and safety.
In March 2020, when the deadly coronavirus had become a global pandemic, indoor public spaces were shuttered and stay-at-home orders were issued to ensure health and safety.