Homeless encampments border the Union Pacific tracks in San Jose in May 2019. A new study on homelessness conducted by researchers at University of Notre Dame found that providing financial aid to people on the verge of homelessness may actually prevent them from falling into a trap that is more costly to escape from once they are in it. The study argues that such financial aid programs should be expanded. (Photo by Supriya Yelimeli for Bay City News)

San Jose city leaders, residents and Union Pacific are clashing over reports of debris, homeless encampments and noise stemming from railroad property.

The problem has persisted for years, but the city had planned to meet with Union Pacific officials on June 5  after issuing a memorandum a few weeks ago to explore possible legal action related to alleged nuisance and blight.

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