Carlsbad is joining other North County cities in cracking down on homelessness by implementing new rules that ban people from living in their vehicles on public property. This decision comes on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gave cities more power to address homeless encampments. Carlsbad’s City Council expanded its public camping ban to include living in vehicles, despite calls from residents and nonprofit leaders to first establish safe parking programs. The city is using a compassionate enforcement approach, issuing warnings and citations to individuals living in vehicles only if shelter is available and refused. Carlsbad received a $3 million grant to provide services and housing navigation support for those living in vehicles.
San Marcos, another North County city, also adopted new rules last year banning camping in public spaces, with no homeless shelters currently in the city. The city is focusing on addressing permanent housing resources and enforces the anti-camping ordinance to comply with state regulations. San Marcos contributes funding to homeless shelters through the Alliance for Regional Solutions network and has a proposal for a 150-bed Recovery and Wellness Campus. Meanwhile, Oceanside is moving forward with plans for walk-in retail cannabis shops, and Encinitas and Cal State San Marcos are also making headlines.
These developments reflect the ongoing challenges faced by cities in San Diego County in addressing homelessness and related issues, with differing approaches and priorities being pursued. As the region continues to grapple with these complex problems, local governments, nonprofits, and communities are working to find solutions and provide support for those in need.
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