State gives San Jose millions to clear homeless camps, but advocates say it’s not enough

The state plans to give San Jose $4.8 million to help clear encampments and provide support to unhoused residents. But it’s a mere drop in the bucket compared to what the city needs to tackle homelessness.

Gov. Gavin Newsom doled out $130.7 million last week to assist in reducing the number of homeless people statewide. Local advocates say the money won’t go far, and that the state needs to invest more in solutions.