EXCERPTS FROM SACRAMENTO’S CHAPTER 12.52 ON CAMPING 12.52.030 Unlawful camping.              It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to camp, occupy camp facilities, or use camp paraphernalia in the following areas:              A.               Any public property; or              B.               Any private property.              1.               It is not intended by this section to prohibit overnight camping on private residential property by friends or family of the property owner, so long as the owner consents and the overnight camping is limited to not more than one consecutive night.   12.52.040 Storage of personal property on public and private property.              It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to store personal property, including camp paraphernalia, in the following areas, except as otherwise provided by resolution of the city council:              B.               Any private property without the written consent of the owner. 12.52.020 Definitions.              “Camp” means to place, pitch or occupy camp facilities; to live temporarily in a camp facility or outdoors; to use camp paraphernalia.              “Camp facilities” include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, vehicles, vehicle camping outfits or temporary shelter.             

Photo of a homeless encampment in Fresno, California used with the permission of Mike Rhodes (http://fresnoalliance.com/wordpress/?p=4736 Group Discussion—what does this image convey? What does it mean to you?

What do we do about it? Organize! American River Cleanup Project 1999 2000 What do we do about it? 1990 American River Cleanup Project Right to Sleep Walk from San Diego Safe Ground resident run tent cities Defending Citations and Law Suits Research and Education Speaking engagements Support Social Justice! Rallies and Marches Civil Disobedience State Legislation Civic Meetings Arts & Culture Organize!