Los Angeles Councilmember Calls for Ban on Homeless Encampments Near Schools

An encampment lines the sidewalk and median of Gower Street on Gower Street in Los Angeles, Calif., in an undated photo. David Zahniser/Los Angeles Times/TNS

Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino called for a ban on homeless encampments from within 500 feet of schools, but his press conference on Aug. 16 was cut short when activists disrupted the announcement.

Earlier this month, Mayor Eric Garcetti restored a ban on homeless encampments in public areas. The ordinance also gives city council members the ability to ban encampments in parts of their districts.