OC supervisors ban encampments in county-governed public spaces and flood channels

The OC Board of Supervisors will begin enforcing stricter anti-camping laws and cracking down on homeless encampments in unincorporated areas of Orange County.
The board voted 4-1 on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to adopt an ordinance that would make it a misdemeanor to sleep or camp at county-owned property, parks and flood control facilities.
Violators could face fines of up to $1,000 or six months of jail time.
“This ordinance adds one more resource to our tool belt of supports to address homelessne