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SoCal Matters
Encampment Sweeps Continue to Rise in CA
Season 2025
Episode 340
Encampment sweeps in San Diego have become more frequent and forceful since the city reduced its warning notice from 72 hours to 24. Though experts say sweeps don’t solve homelessness, cities persist. Displaced residents report losing critical items and lacking access to adequate shelter.
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