Activists mourn 157 homeless deaths over the last year in Santa Clara County

Gathered in a solemn circle in front of San Jose City Hall four days before Christmas, an interfaith group of residents mourned the 157 homeless individuals who died over the last year in Santa Clara County.

A chilly wind and temperatures expected to be below 40 degrees provided a visceral backdrop for the vigil. Many attendees huddled together, thinking of those who would be looking for socks and sweaters to push past a wet winter on the streets.