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BEND, Ore. (AP) -- City Council members in the central Oregon city of Bend have approved strict new rules for homeless camping that will limit where, when

City Council members in the central Oregon city of Bend have approved strict new rules for homeless camping. OPB reports that people camping on city property or public right-of ways such as sidewalks will be required to move locations at least one block every 24 hours. Camping in residential areas will be banned completely. The measure also regulates what people can possess while living outside. The only items allowed will be those considered necessary for camping, sleeping, or keeping warm and dry. The code change was approved by Bend City Council on Wednesday. It's slated to take effect...

City Council members in the central Oregon city of Bend have approved strict new rules for homeless camping

When doctor and businessman Minoj Patel first came to Kentucky with his family in the 1970s, he confesses the environment “was a lot different than it is now.”

One former resident had tears in his eyes as he watched tents and belongings tossed from a Second Street site the city had deemed a public safety hazard