Santa Maria Riverbed homeless encampment cleanup began on July 25, led by Santa Barbara County.
Santa Maria Riverbed homeless encampment cleanup began on July 25, led by Santa Barbara County, after months of planning and coordination with San Luis Obispo County. The cleanup effort aims to address issues including disease, crime, trafficking, drug sales, and fires, while offering housing and social services to those living in the encampments. Authorities plan to enforce the clear-out over the coming weeks to prevent re-establishment of the encampments.
July 25, 2024
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