San Jose is moving forward with plans to clear large camps of homeless people and prevent them from returning.
Sweeps are planned from June 16 to June 30 to clear encampments where dozens of people are living in tents along the Guadalupe River from West Taylor Street to Interstate 880. The city plans to sweep Columbus Park next month — where homeless residents are living in more than 80 vehicles and RVs — and expects to finish clearing the site by October. Once the areas are cleared, the city will implement no encampment zones to keep people from setting up camp again.
The city originally planned to clear Columbus Park at the end of the year. But Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services spokesperson Amanda Rodriguez said the area has become increasingly unsafe…