The leader of California asked cities to stop homeless camps this week.

The leader, Gavin Newsom, wanted to help people without homes.

He wants cities and towns to help. On Monday, he showed a plan for local governments to clear homeless camps. Here is what you should know:

What does the example rule say?

The new rule says people cannot stay in one place for many days. They cannot put tents where they stop people from walking. Before cities move people, they must tell them and try to help them find a place to sleep.

What do the governments in the cities say?

Groups for cities and counties in California say roads are bad because they don't get enough money. They need money every year for roads, not just sometimes.

Carolyn Coleman said many cities have plans for places where homeless people live. But they need money to build more houses.

A group in California said the state did not give enough money to help people with no homes. They said much of the money went to people who build houses.

What do people who help homeless people say?

When people cannot camp, it is hard for them to find a home and a job.

People may lose papers or lose their helper. They have to start again.

In Los Angeles, Jay lives in a small camp and helps watch it. He says camps can be safe for people who live there.

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

Big cities with Democratic mayors are stopping camps. They say the camps are not safe or healthy.

New mayors want to make cities cleaner and safer.

Do cities and areas need to use it?

Newsom cannot tell cities and areas they must stop people from making camps.

But the plan for camps came with money for places to help people with mental health and drug problems.

In 2022, he stopped a lot of money for cities. He said their plans to help people without homes were not good.