The Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved July 11 an ordinance that bans homeless encampments that block public access to such facilities as schools, daycare centers, and public restrooms, as well as “unpermitted structures”—such as those made of wood pallets or lean-tos—of any kind even if the city’s only shelter is full. Tents, tarps, and…

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council in a 9–5 vote approved a resolution May 10 seeking to expand the city’s anti-camping law to include two locations in Woodland Hills. Councilman Bob Blumenfield introduced the resolution to expand the city’s anti-camping law, known as section 41.18, to incorporate 5400 Alhama Drive and 5416 Comercio Way. The…

A committee of the San Diego City Council voted 3–1 April 13 to advance an ordinance banning homeless encampments if shelter beds are available. After the vote by the city’s Land Use and Housing Committee, the issue will now advance to the nine-member city council. The ordinance would also ban encampments within two blocks of…