Amid Hep A outbreak, San Diego sweeps homeless population

Jan. 09, 2018

San Diego is evacuating homeless encampments along the San Diego River, which is polluted with trash and human feces. The evacuations come as San Diego continues to battle a Hepatitis A outbreak that has killed 20 people. However, it’s unclear where the homeless will go.

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Unprecedented crackdown continues on homeless camps along San Diego River

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Guest:

Joshua E. Smith - San Diego Union-Tribune - @jemersmith

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole

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