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Silicon Valley Lawmakers Want to Decriminalize Homelessness

The bill aims to stop criminalizing homeless aid amid a rise to over 10,700 homeless people in Santa Clara County, with only one shelter bed available per three individuals.

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As cities across California ban homeless encampments and Gov. Gavin Newsom encourages more sweeps, San Jose lawmakers are standing up against criminalizing homelessness. State Sen. Sasha Perez along with Assemblymembers Ash Kalra, Alex Lee and Matt Haney have co-authored a…

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Silicon Valley lawmakers want to decriminalize homelessness

As cities across California ban homeless encampments and Gov. Gavin Newsom encourages more sweeps, San Jose lawmakers are standing up against criminalizing homelessness.

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San José Spotlight broke the news in on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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