San José Mayor Matt Mahan unveiled an initiative to pressure homeless people into accepting shelter or facing jail time, following a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing local bans on camping. Bay Area cities like Berkeley and Oakland have adopted aggressive tactics to clear out homeless camps, with Mahan focusing on increasing short-term shelter beds in San José instead of permanent housing options, leading to a proposal that would escalate punishment for rejecting shelter offers. Despite opposition from homeless advocates, Mahan believes helping people with mental health and addiction issues break destructive cycles is key to addressing homelessness in the city.
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Geno Smith reacts to reported move to Raiders: 'God is the greatest'
In a reported trade deal, Geno Smith is set to leave the Seahawks and join the Raiders next season. The Raiders traded a third-round pick to acquire the 34-year-old quarterback, ending Smith's six-year tenure in Seattle where he earned Pro Bowl honors twice. With Smith likely to start for Las Vegas, despite the potential for drafting a quarterback, the Raiders continue to make significant moves, such as signing defensive end Maxx Crosby to a record-breaking...
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