The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Monday called on hundreds of cities and counties to ban homeless encampments on sidewalks, bike paths, and other public property, increasing pressure on local governments to follow the state‘s lead.

Gov. Gavin Newsom escalated California’s push to eradicate homeless encampments Monday, calling on hundreds of cities, towns and counties to effectively ban tent camps on sidewalks, bike