The Brief
- San Jose began the second week of its encampment sweep along the Guadalupe River on Monday.
- This sweep followed Santa Clara County’s announcement that the number of homeless residents rose by more than 8%.
- Community groups have stepped in to provide shelter for veterans who are unhoused.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The city of San Jose on Monday began the second week of a massive homeless encampment sweep. The sweep follows Santa Clara County’s announcement that the number of unhoused individuals has increased by more than 8% since the last official count two years ago.
Guadalupe River encampment cleanup
What we know:
As crews worked to clear several more blocks of encampments along the Guadalupe River, residents were notified that they and their belongings had to leave.
Nancy Lopez, who has lived in the area for four years said she doesn’t know what’s next.…