San Jose Clears Largest Homeless Encampment at Columbus Park

San Jose clears largest homeless encampment at Columbus Park

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- The city of San Jose has begun the process of clearing its largest homeless encampment at Columbus Park, aiming to move hundreds of unhoused individuals into temporary housing. The encampment, which has been home to 370 people, is being dismantled as part of a city effort to address homelessness and improve safety. Abatement notices were issued 70 days ago, and outreach teams have been offering housing and services to …

SJ begins clearing largest encampment; all its residents to be prioritized for interim housing

San Jose city officials say over the next four weeks, it will be opening nearly 400 beds, mostly in converted hotels in hopes of placing the 370 unhoused people who were living at the Columbus Park encampment.

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Body found as San Jose clears largest homeless encampment

Mayor Matt Mahan said during a news conference that the body was discovered during the clearing of the Columbus Park encampment. The cause of death is under investigation.