Summary
Milpitas is clearing out a big homeless encampment near the San Jose border, right by a new Microsoft data center. People who used to live in Milpitas say city policies pushed them out before, and now they're being displaced again.
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This sweep could cost the city money in the short term for services, but might save on future costs associated with the encampment.
Microsoft and the city likely benefit from a cleared area for development and a tidier appearance.
The homeless individuals being displaced are clearly harmed, especially those who were previously pushed out of Milpitas by city policies.
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San Jose sweeps homeless camp near future Microsoft data center site - San José Spotlight
San Jose is sweeping dozens of RVs and tents off the Alviso-Milpitas Road parallel to Highway 237, leaving the homeless people with no place to go. Some of the unhoused individuals left once they learned a sweep was eminent, but more than a dozen people with no options remained Monday afternoon. Those with inoperable vehicles...
New camping ban in Milpitas: ‘Reminds me of Nazis’ says one councilmember
New camping ban in Milpitas: ‘Reminds me of Nazis’ says one councilmember The Mercury News
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