Homeless encampments in the Santa Ana River bottom within Riverside city limits are now illegal.
The new rule went into effect Friday, Nov. 4, and Riverside city officials said they aren’t leavingCritics argue such laws criminalize the homeless and leave them with nowhere to go. City officials said they are taking new measures and are trying to provide as many people as possible with shelter.
The new law bans encampments near undeveloped vegetation along the riverbed is also aimed at reducing wildfire risks. The city fire department says about two-thirds of wildfires since 2017 were caused by homeless activity.
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