Desert Hot Springs cracks down on homeless encampments with new camping restrictions

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new push to clear homeless encampments is creating mixed reactions.

At Tuesday's meeting, the Desert Hot Springs City Council passed the camping restrictions ordinance that is aimed at removing homeless encampments from public spaces, while citing safety and sanitation concerns.

Some Desert Hot Springs residents say it's long overdue while others wonder where people will go.

"I'm open to whatever solution is coming up, as long as something gets done," Marilyn Hannan, resident said. "Because if we're doing what we do now, it may not pan out for the better."

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear how an unhoused family is reacting to the new ordinance.