Fees, Fines and Penalties > The Apple in the pie died long ago

The apple in the American Pie has died long ago.  No longer can we walk up where we can find day work but giving a ticket to a homeless person almost consistantly costs more than it's worth.  A 1,000 fine for a sick, ill or person welfare reflects a society bent on destroying those who cannot fight back.

If you can't pay the fees you probably have trouble paying for food as well many are on EBT (Cal Fresh)

What I've seen in Chico, Oroville, Berkeley, and some parts of San Francisco works well.  The big fear around here is that the universe will close in and the hords will come seeking the cracks and crevices.  

A uniform guidance policy with a clear approach will lighten the load on the courts, patrols and legal system.  

There are many homeless that are willing to work but have challenges such as ID, birth certificates, and proof of residency. 

Keep out the system 

Street Living in Walnut Creek

Street Living in Walnut Creek - series of incidents that drove me to the street.  

Author: Pete Bennett Date: January 20th 2013

Walnut Creek CA: Watching over the homeless is a pastime of mine going back decades to Pittsburg CA where we first gave used restaurant gear to Loaves and Fishes a church run operation still in existence today.     We helped when we could as we often got dishes, pans and restaurant equipment via tear outs.

So twenty plus years later I've become homeless.  I have two brothers, money from a trust that apparently doesn't exist and currently surrounded by a scandal engulfing Contra Costa County.

What I've learned is who does what to who - I've seen the violence, seen the brutal results of stitches but I've seen the good side as well.