A judge in San Francisco ruled in favor of protecting the homeless population despite protests from business owners.
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The homeless encampments in San Francisco's Castro District have become a contentious issue between city officials and homeless advocates.
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Former art teacher Toro Castaño, 52, found himself homeless after losing his job and now lives in a tent on the streets.
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Business owners and residents in the area are upset about the homeless encampments and want the streets cleaned up.
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A preliminary injunction prevents the city from removing homeless encampments without providing shelter.
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The lawsuit aims to compel the city to allocate more resources towards building housing and shelter options for the homeless.
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While the city provides access to shelters, there is a significant waiting list with only 3,000 available beds and 7,000 people in need.
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Some homeless individuals, like Castaño, prefer living on the streets and have turned down housing offers from the city.
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Castaño lost valuable belongings when a previous encampment sweep resulted in the disposal of his possessions.
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The judge's injunction provides temporary protection for homeless individuals like Castaño, ensuring their personal safety and property rights.
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