Updated homeless ordinance in El Centro draws community response

Updated homeless ordinance in El Centro draws community response

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of El Centro has changed a local ordinance, giving police the ability to charge people with a misdemeanor if they refuse services like rehab or mental health support. City officials say the goal is to reduce public nuisance issues, not to criminalize homelessness. "Where would they go? If they have a place to take them then that would be awesome to do that, it would force some people to get assistance," …