California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a possible contender in the 2028 presidential race, appears to be toughening his stance on issues that could follow him on the campaign trail, including homelessness.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday urged California’s local governments to clear homeless encampments, escalating the state’s efforts to ban the growing number of makeshift camps on sidewalks and in parks that are the most visible signs of the crisis of people living on the streets.