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Here’s what you need to know in the Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, edition of the 10News Wake Up Call newsletter.
TODAY’S TOP STORY:
A large homeless encampment in Escondido known by area residents as “the Jungle” will be cleared out by city crews starting Monday.
On Sunday, city leaders declared a local emergency for the encampment due to its risks to public health and the environment.
Recent water quality test results from the Escondido Creek show multiple forms of bacteria are at unsafe levels. One location recorded a bacteria at more than 23 times the acceptable standard.
ABC 10News learned several local nonprofit groups will be at the site to assist those living in the encampment.
Read reporter Jane Kim’s story: https://www.10news.com/news/north-county/escondido/escondido-declares-local-emergency-at-homeless-encampment
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