San Jose is clearing one of its most infamous homeless camps again, in what city officials claim will be the last time.
About 100 homeless people have repopulated the creek around Story Road across from Happy Hollow Park & Zoo — an area known as “the Jungle.” The city will begin clearing the area on April 15 and is conducting outreach with offers of housing leading up to the sweep. According to the city’s website, people encamped at the Jungle will be prioritized for housing at the Cerone tiny home site in North San Jose, which opened in early February.
A representative for Mayor Matt Mahan’s office did not respond to a request for comment…