California's persistent homelessness crisis has led to calls for federal intervention and unified solutions, as current efforts are seen as insufficient. In Washtenaw County, officials are allocating over $1 million to shelters and prevention programs for the upcoming winter, emphasizing the need to keep families in their homes. Palm Springs and other Californian cities have enacted or are considering camping bans following a Supreme Court ruling, though experts warn that criminalizing homelessness is counterproductive. Fort Lauderdale is grappling with how to enforce a new ordinance banning public sleeping without resorting to arrests, with proposed solutions including designated homeless camps. In Scottsdale, confusion persists over the city's Bridge Program for sheltering the homeless, particularly regarding the inclusion of migrants and displaced individuals from downtown Phoenix.