Grover Beach is looking to speed up the removal of homeless encampments. Currently, a 72‑hour notice is required before any cleanups can take place but that could soon change.

April Wallraven is a Grover Beach resident.

“I've always been homeless on the streets, trying the best that I can to get through what I gotta get through,” Wallraven said.

The Grover Beach City Council is considering shortening the time between notification and cleanup of homeless encampments from 3 days to 2.

As someone experiencing homelessness, April Wallraven said 48 hours is not much time when you’re packing up all you have.

“It's hard because there's certain places that you can go to,” Wallraven said. “But at the same time, how do you really feel safe anywhere?”

Wallraven said despite the potential change

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