‘Almost hopeless’: SJ homeless prepare for winter, doubt new leadership will fix things

WHILE MANY SANTA Clara County residents gathered for Thanksgiving in warm settings this past week, dozens of homeless people living in tents, RVs or cars in and around San Jose’s Columbus Park are facing a more somber reality.

Many residents there claim the city illegally trashed or destroyed their shelters and belongings in recent sweeps, and are hoping to make it through the colder weeks ahead as fall turns to winter. Some are doubtful a newly-elected mayor will improve their situations, while others are a bit more optimistic.