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Homeless encampment trend improving

Encampment reports fell from 116 in the prior-year quarter to 72 this quarter, with 70 of 72 cleaned up — a trend the mayor wants to continue.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026

MediumPublic Safety

Emergency Call Boxes on the Tule River Parkway

The council approved an RFP for two emergency call boxes along the parkway but wrestled with whether cellular networks will actually work there, how vandalism-proof they'll be, and the ongoing costs beyond the ~$32,000 installation.

1 mentionLast discussed Oct 6, 2026