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Communal Project Finds Different Way to Treat Fresno's Homeless

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Fresno is surrounded by farms. But it's also California's fifth-largest city -- and it struggles with urban problems like homelessness. The city lost a class action lawsuit after it destroyed homeless people's belongings, including medicine and family mementos. Activists have criticized city leaders for not doing more to provide housing for people living on the streets. We find out how a few dedicated people are tackling the issue by trying out a bold idea.

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