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Auggie

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5. I would expect more compassion from a city of Fremont's size and diversity.

Reply to SunSeeker (Original post)

Thu Feb 13, 2025, 10:23 AM

Feb 13

Food and clothing are still okay, apparently.

From the San Francisco Chronicle:

Fremont city attorney Rafael Alvarado Jr. on Tuesday tried to quell concerns by saying there “would be no basis to pursue criminal enforcement of someone that hands someone else food or clothing.” It would only apply to those helping someone set up an illegal structure or store belongings on public property.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/fremont-homeless-encampment-ban-oked-20163302.php

Homeless will simply migrate north Union City and south to San Jose.

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California city votes to criminalize helping people in homeless camps [View all] SunSeeker Feb 13 OP

Interesting, HELPING is against the law. elleng Feb 13 #1

Hey, helping is the devil's snare. byronius Feb 13 #2

Unbelievable cruelty. quaint Feb 13 #3

Then mark me as one with criminal intent. marble falls Feb 13 #4

I would expect more compassion from a city of Fremont's size and diversity. Auggie Feb 13 #5

Thank you for the additional info! I, too, am surprised by diverse Fremont taking this action. LauraInLA Feb 13 #6