Gov. Newsom helps clean-up filthy California homeless encampment in statewide fight against blight

The effort follows the Governor’s recent executive order directing state agencies to urgently address homeless encampments.Photo byGovernor's Press Office

Governor Gavin Newsom participated in the cleanup of multiple homeless encampments in Los Angeles County today as part of California’s Clean California initiative. The effort follows the Governor’s recent executive order directing state agencies to urgently address homeless encampments with dignity and compassion.

The executive order calls on local governments to address unsanitary and dangerous encampments in their communities while ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness receive the care and supportive services they need. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis, with over $40 billion invested in affordable housing and an additional $27 billion allocated to address homelessness since Governor Newsom took office.

The Governor’s actions and executive order have received strong support from local government and business leaders across California, who are rallying behind the push to provide more humane and effective solutions for those living in encampments.