Earlier this week, Sonoma County officials announced that houseless individuals can now camp overnight in certain public areas. The new ordinance, which was approved Tuesday, is designed to better support the county’s 2,893 homeless residents.
The decision by Sonoma County officials has some judicial precedent, but also, is an acknowledgment of a failing housing situation.
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