Stockton considers safe parking, safe camping as homelessness response

STOCKTON, Calif. — City leaders in Stockton are exploring a new approach to address homelessness — one that could provide safer spaces for people living in vehicles or tents.

For at least the past week, city officials have been in talks about creating a safe parking and safe camping program.

The idea isn’t new; cities like Sacramento and San Diego have already tried similar efforts. Stockton’s City Council is now studying examples like those to see what might work locally…

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