A homeless encampment at the Santa Ana River Marsh in Newport Beach was cleared out on Wednesday, following the recent countywide adoption of an anti-encampment ordinance.
Teams conducted initial outreach to offer people encamping in the marsh area access to shelter, housing, treatment, and supportive services.
“When conditions pose fire risks, threaten sensitive habitat, or endanger the community, we must act,” Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said. “This is a nature preserve. We cannot have individuals out here living.”
Last month, OC Supervisors adopted an ordinance that allows law enforcement to arrest and fine people who are camping in county parks, flood channels, and other county properties…