Many leaders in Los Angeles County are up in arms over the Supreme Court’s ruling in support of anti-camping laws, which they fear other municipalities will use to push homeless people into Los Angeles. But others in Long Beach and Orange County support the decision. They believe it will give cities a new tool to promote public safety, clear encampments and address homelessness. Read more Related: OC cities praised the Supreme Court ruling allowing citations for homeless people sleeping on streets. The county along with several OC cities, including San Clemente, Garden Grove, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, had signed on to an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to provide clarity on what cities and counties can do to enforce anti-camping laws. Read more The background: Homeless Count 2024: Fewer people are living on Los Angeles streets this year Read more More From This Reporter : Find more stories written by Clara Harter here |