Sunnyvale moves homeless residents into motels, but some say it’s a temporary fix

Sunnyvale is trying a new approach to homeless encampment sweeps by putting people in motels and giving them an opportunity to make necessary life changes.

The city on Feb. 26 placed about 25 unhoused people in 18 rooms across two Larkspur Landing hotels — one in Sunnyvale and one in Milpitas — for 30 days, after their encampment near Sunnyvale Public Library was removed. WeHOPE, a homeless service nonprofit contracted by the city, is providing case management and two meals a day.