The leader of California said cities must stop people from putting up tents in parks and streets.

Governor Newsom wanted to help people without homes when he started his job in 2019.

On Monday, he showed a plan to help people in camps find new homes.

What does the rule say about it?

Newsom's plan says people cannot camp in one place for a long time. They cannot block sidewalks or public areas. Cities must tell people and try to find them a place to stay before they move camps.

What do city councils say?

Cities and counties in California said they are not the reason for bad streets. They need money for many years to fix streets well, not just a little money sometimes.

Carolyn Coleman said many cities want to help people with no homes, but they need money for homes and other things.

A group in California said the state did not give enough money for homeless people. They said half the money went to people who build houses.

What do people who help the homeless say?

Studies show that rules against homeless camps make it hard for people to find homes and jobs, said Alex Visotzky.

People may lose papers or lose touch with help. They have to start again.

Jay Joshua lives in a small camp in Los Angeles. He watches the camp to keep it safe. He thinks camps can be safe places for the people who live there.

What do cities in California do for people with no homes?

Big cities with Democrat leaders are stopping people from living outside because it is not good for health or safety.

The new mayor in San Francisco wants clean streets. The mayor in San Jose wants to arrest people who do not take help.

Must cities and towns use it?

Newsom cannot tell cities and towns they must stop people from camping.

But the plan for tents came with money to help people with their minds and drug problems.

In 2022, he stopped state money for local government. He said their plans for homeless people were not good.