San Diego's Homeless Camping Ban Sparks Uncertainty and Concern

San Diego's controversial new camping ban, which took effect over the weekend, will be enforced by police starting Monday. The ban prohibits encampments on public property if shelter beds are available, and police can also remove people from "sensitive areas." Advocates are concerned that the ban will make it more difficult to connect people with shelter and services, while some hope it will clear sidewalks. The exact locations where encampments will be prohibited have not been disclosed. The ban comes as San Diego grapples with a growing homelessness crisis, with the number of unsheltered individuals increasing in recent years.