The leader of California asked cities to stop homeless people living in tents.

The leader of the state, Gavin Newsom, wanted to help people who don't have homes.

He asked cities to help. Now, he showed how local governments can move people from camps. Here is what to know:

What does the example rule talk about?

The rule says people cannot camp in one place for a long time. Also, they cannot put tents where people walk, like on sidewalks. The rule says cities must tell people to move and try to give them a place to sleep before making them leave.

What do the people who lead the city say?

Cities and counties in California say it's not their fault the streets are bad. They need money for a long time, not just sometimes, to make the streets good.

Carolyn Coleman said many cities want to help people who don't have homes. But they need money to build more houses.

A group in California said the state did not give enough money to help people without homes. They said much of the money went to people who build houses.

What do people who help homeless people say?

Alex Visotzky said some studies show that rules against tents and punishments make it harder for people to find a home and job.

People can lose important papers or lose touch with a helper. Then they must start again.

Jay Joshua lives and works in a small camp in Los Angeles. He believes these camps are safe places for the people who live there.

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

Big cities with Democratic leaders are telling people they cannot live in camps anymore. They say the camps are not good for health and safety.

New mayors want to make cities cleaner and safer.

Do cities and counties need to use it?

Newsom cannot make cities and towns stop homeless camps.

But the plan for camps came with money to help people who are sick in their minds or have drug problems.

In 2022, he stopped a lot of money for local government.