Homeless encampments are cropping up in Tecolote Canyon, creating an unsafe environment, fire hazards, garbage/waste, and contributing to property theft.

After weeks, one that was reported was finally removed. It included a tent, mattress, BBQ, wood, and a significant amount of additional garbage. The people who lived in this encampment smoked in the woods and, at times, were aggressive to people on the trails.

Currently, in the Clairemont area, the city is required to give these campers 72 hours notice to move, meaning if they've stolen anything (bikes are popular), they have plenty of time to move it to another area. FYI--in downtown, the notice is TWO hours.

There are now two more (known) encampments in one small area of the trails. There is a new San Diego ordinance that should be enforced to stop this from happening:

https://www.sandiego.gov/police/services/neighborh...

Please sign this petition to get the police to enforce this ordinance, to request additional patrols on the trails, and to shorten the notice given to illegal campers to no less than 24 hours.

Keep our residents safe, keep kids safe, and keep environmental and fire hazards out of our protected areas!