End of an Era: Last Campers Leave Arcata's O Street Encampment
The last remaining campers at the O Street homeless encampment in Arcata, also known as "The 40," were ushered out by police this morning, marking the end of a months-long effort by the city and private contractor John Shelter.
Around 50 people had been living on the 20-acre property, split into four parcels, as recently as August. However, by this morning, only nine people remained. According to Arcata Police Department Lieutenant Luke Scown, the campers left without incident, and no arrests were made.
The owner of the property had wanted them gone for months, and we'd "reached the point" of asking the remaining campers to clear out.
Most of the campers have moved to a different private property near Samoa Boulevard, while a few left with representatives from Arcata House Partnership, according to Scown and Shelter.
Author's summary: Arcata's O Street encampment cleared out.
- Location: O Street, Arcata
- Number of campers: 9 remaining, 50 in August
- Property size: 20 acres, split into 4 parcels