California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the city of Norwalk would lose its housing element after the city council voted to ban the construction of new homeless shelters.

Chula Vista councilmembers on Tuesday night followed in the footsteps of other San Diego County cities, approving an encampment ban regardless of shelter space.

Under the new measure in Florida that takes effect Tuesday, Oct. 1, police officers will be empowered to issue fines, make arrests and forcibly remove those found camping or congregating in public spaces.

A city in Los Angeles County that recently banned homeless shelters will no longer be eligible for some state funding since it's no longer in compliance with certain state housing standards, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.

A city in Los Angeles County that recently banned homeless shelters is no longer eligible for state housing and homelessness funds, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday. Michele Gile reports.

The mayor of Norwalk said the city enacted its far-reaching ban on shelters and other low-income housing and businesses out of frustration with the state.

California Gov. Newsom announced the state revoked the city of Norwalk's compliance with housing laws after Norwalk banned homeless shelters. The move could force the city to approve new shelters.