California is waging a brutal war against vehicle dwellers, and the casualties are piling up faster than tech bros can say “gentrification”. Cities across the Golden State are implementing increasingly harsh policies that are effectively criminalizing homelessness, turning RVs and cars into targets for municipal harassment.

The Great Vehicle Purge

San Jose has been leading the charge, systematically clearing out its largest homeless encampment at Columbus Park. They’re not just moving people - they’re offering a “generous” $2,000 buyout for RV owners to surrender their homes. Imagine being offered chump change to give up your literal lifeline.

A Statewide Crackdown

This isn’t just a San Jose problem. San Francisco, Carlsbad, and San Mateo are all joining the anti-vehicle dwelling crusade. Assembly Bill 630 would make it even easier for cities to dispose of RVs, essentially turning vehicle homes into municipal trash.

The Human Cost

Behind these sterile policies are real human stories. Take Wayne Gardiner, who watched his 20-year home get towed away, or Esmeralda Herrera, constantly moving her trailer to avoid getting ticketed. These aren’t just vehicles - they’re people’s last bastions of safety in an increasingly unaffordable state.

Advocates argue these policies will only push more people into street homelessness, creating a cruel cycle of displacement. But hey, at least the streets will look prettier for those tech shuttle buses, right?