"Rising Homeless Crisis Outside Sacramento Courthouse Demands Urgent Action"

A Sacramento judge has written a letter to the mayor, calling for action to address the growing problems caused by homelessness outside the courthouse. Judge Michael Bowman outlined incidents of assault, public sex acts, open fires, nudity, and waste being left on walkways. He requested an increased police presence, enforcement of code violations, and connection of the unsheltered population with necessary services. The mayor's office responded, acknowledging the issues and stating plans to address the encampments surrounding the courthouse and the district attorney's office.