California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning Monday to make a significant push to address homeless encampments. The governor's office is framing the address as a "statewide funding announcement" regarding California's mental health and homelessness issues.

On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a plan to remove homeless individuals from the street with a new directive for cities, towns and counties to ban tent camping on sidewalks and in parks.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Monday called on hundreds of cities and counties to ban homeless encampments on sidewalks, bike paths, and other public property, increasing pressure on local governments to follow the state‘s lead.