San Diego County approves a narrow homeless camping ban tied to fire risk

San Diego County approves a narrow homeless camping ban tied to fire risk

San Diego County has given initial approval to a narrow ban on homeless encampments in unincorporated parts of the region, becoming the latest local government to boost penalties for sleeping outside since the nation’s top court gave leaders more leeway to clear streets and sidewalks. However, the measure only allows sheriff’s deputies to ticket people whose campsites pose an “imminent risk of death” or “serious injury,” particularly when it com…