"Homeless Californians Discovered Living in Underground Riverbank Caves"

Homeless individuals in California were discovered living in furnished caves 20 feet below street level along the Tuolumne River in Modesto before being cleared out by the Modesto Police Department and volunteers. The cleanup effort removed 7,600 pounds of garbage, including bedding, belongings, food, drugs, and weapons. The discovery highlights the growing crisis of homelessness in California, with Los Angeles recently recruiting up to 6,000 volunteers to conduct a street tally to estimate the homeless population and provide necessary services.