# Newsom eyes dismantling homeless encampments with California task force

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/newsom-eyes-dismantling-homeless-encampments-with-california-task-force/
- Published: 2025-09-03T09:30:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: Homeless encampment in Anaheim, California – October 4, 2017. Photo credit: haymarketrebel via Flickr. CC BY 2.0. Article by Elizabeth Crisp. The Hill – August 29, 2025. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Friday that he has created a new task force to dismantle homeless encampments in his state’s largest cities, citing public safety concerns. “California has put in place a strong, comprehensive strategy for fighting the national homelessness and housing crises — and is outperforming the nation as a result in turning this issue around,” Newsom said in a statement. “No one should live in a dangerous or unsanitary encampment, and we will continue our ongoing work to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home.” […] Click here to view original web page at www.thehill.com Related articles: Guard Provides Security Presence, Aids D.C. Residents, Beautification Cleanup – Defense.gov Experts estimate National Guard deployment in DC is costing roughly $1 million a day – CNN Gov. Newsom launches new task force to clear California homeless encampments – CalMatters Trump says he’d consider reopening ‘insane asylums’ to help clean up some of the nation’s biggest cities – Independent Denver’s Progress on Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Offers a Promising Path for Other Cities – Urban Institute Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art & Design See Full Bio