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    Werewolf Sacramento Hair Salon Owner Says Homeless Crisis Is Forcing Her Out Of Town

    The mayor is also a real big part of the problem...........






    SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A Sacramento hair salon owner says the homeless crisis is forcing her to move her business after 15 years.

    On Friday Elizabeth Novak posted a video online calling out Governor Gavin Newsom, asking him to fix the problem.

    She says long-standing business owners like herself are dealing with people breaking into her shop and now she’s left to pick up the pieces. Inside her salon, Novak says she finds a safe space, but outside the homeless issue has gotten so bad, she says she cleans human excrement from the front porch at least once a week.

    Now, she says it’s running her out of town.

    “I’m waving a white flag, it’s an SOS, it really is,” Novak said.

    READ ALSO: Bill Could Require Community Colleges To Provide Overnight Parking Facilities To Homeless Students

    Friday she released a video which has since been seen millions of times. She says she was sending a message to Governor Newsom asking him to change the laws that are lenient on homeless people.

    In the video, she says, “I have to fight off people to push their way into my shop, and are homeless and on drugs, because you don’t wanna arrest people for drug offenses.”

    We spoke with her at her shop on 21st street. She says since the video was released she’s been harassed online, she even got a phone call from an angry neighbor during our interview.

    Novak said when she comes into work she’s never sure what she’s going to see, including her shop broken into. She partly blames the laws preventing police from arresting homeless people.

    “I have compassion, I love these people, but I’m not able to work at my business any longer,” she said.

    READ: Lodi Holds Town Hall Meeting Looking For Solutions To Homeless Problem

    Other business owners shared they’ve dealt with similar issues. But Dale Glazer with “Visiting Angels” just down the block says this isn’t Governor Newsom’s responsibility.

    “Everybody should be at the table who is a stakeholder, from the local business to the city council, to the mayor, it is not Gavin’s responsibility,” Glazer said.

    He too has a gate outside of his business so his employees don’t confront sleeping homeless people. But he wants to see the city invest in a new space for the homeless.

    “There are all these things to make Sacramento better, but we can’t focus on the fundamentals of human decency,” he said.

    READ: Sacramento Considers City-Sanctioned Homeless Parking Lots

    For Novak, she doesn’t call this a political issue, but one business owners downtown are dealing with daily.

    “I have been run out of my business,” she said.

    Novak says she plans to be out of the space by October 1st. But the harassment since this video went viral has gotten so bad, she says she may need to leave the space before then.

    We did reach out to Governor Gavin Newsom‘s office for comment on this issue but have not yet heard back.

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    They have been allowed to stay 24/7 right around city hall w/out facilities etc but were told they can't stay in the day but they just ignored it-
    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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    Isn't there a Starbucks these homeless people can use for a bathroom, rather than making a mess outside?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill View Post
    The mayor is also a real big part of the problem...........






    SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A Sacramento hair salon owner says the homeless crisis is forcing her to move her business after 15 years.

    On Friday Elizabeth Novak posted a video online calling out Governor Gavin Newsom, asking him to fix the problem.

    She says long-standing business owners like herself are dealing with people breaking into her shop and now she’s left to pick up the pieces. Inside her salon, Novak says she finds a safe space, but outside the homeless issue has gotten so bad, she says she cleans human excrement from the front porch at least once a week.

    Now, she says it’s running her out of town.

    “I’m waving a white flag, it’s an SOS, it really is,” Novak said.

    READ ALSO: Bill Could Require Community Colleges To Provide Overnight Parking Facilities To Homeless Students

    Friday she released a video which has since been seen millions of times. She says she was sending a message to Governor Newsom asking him to change the laws that are lenient on homeless people.

    In the video, she says, “I have to fight off people to push their way into my shop, and are homeless and on drugs, because you don’t wanna arrest people for drug offenses.”

    We spoke with her at her shop on 21st street. She says since the video was released she’s been harassed online, she even got a phone call from an angry neighbor during our interview.

    Novak said when she comes into work she’s never sure what she’s going to see, including her shop broken into. She partly blames the laws preventing police from arresting homeless people.

    “I have compassion, I love these people, but I’m not able to work at my business any longer,” she said.

    READ: Lodi Holds Town Hall Meeting Looking For Solutions To Homeless Problem

    Other business owners shared they’ve dealt with similar issues. But Dale Glazer with “Visiting Angels” just down the block says this isn’t Governor Newsom’s responsibility.

    “Everybody should be at the table who is a stakeholder, from the local business to the city council, to the mayor, it is not Gavin’s responsibility,” Glazer said.

    He too has a gate outside of his business so his employees don’t confront sleeping homeless people. But he wants to see the city invest in a new space for the homeless.

    “There are all these things to make Sacramento better, but we can’t focus on the fundamentals of human decency,” he said.

    READ: Sacramento Considers City-Sanctioned Homeless Parking Lots

    For Novak, she doesn’t call this a political issue, but one business owners downtown are dealing with daily.

    “I have been run out of my business,” she said.

    Novak says she plans to be out of the space by October 1st. But the harassment since this video went viral has gotten so bad, she says she may need to leave the space before then.

    We did reach out to Governor Gavin Newsom‘s office for comment on this issue but have not yet heard back.

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    Gee, what a surprise. The Dems are responsible for this. Everything and every city they touch turns to sh*t.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill View Post
    “I have compassion, I love these people, but I’m not able to work at my business any longer,” she said.
    Unfortunately, being nice to homeless people only makes things worse. I want to be compassionate, but the more aid you give the homeless, the more homeless people show up. And far too many are hooked on heroin and poop on the sidewalk. I want my local government to strongly discourage homeless people who don't want to stay in the shelters from being around.
    NIMBY!

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    Is Sacramento a lefty run city or is it run by righties?
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    Here in Valparaiso, Indiana there are VERY few homeless. I don't think it's ever been a problem here. Phoenix, Arizona, where I lived for over 30 years, on the other hand, has many homeless. I was always nice to them and gave them money when I could. I was waiting for the city bus one time and I noticed a woman that was looking through a dumpster for food. I had a bit of money to spare, so I gave her 10 dollars she could use for dinner. She was appreciative and delighted and remarked that it felt like her birthday. The way she looked and dressed made it appear that she was homeless. This made my day and hers. I wish I could've done more to help her. I helped out many other people over the years I lived there. I always felt good about helping them, but also felt a sadness for them, and always wished I could do more for these people.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evmetro View Post
    Is Sacramento a lefty run city or is it run by righties?
    I checked, it's run by lefties.

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    I've always been and always WILL be nice to the homeless for one basic reason. I've thought each time I've seen or have been approached by a homeless person - that person could've been ME. I've always looked at it with that perspective. That I could've easily been the homeless person. I'm lucky that my life has been blessed and I've never had to face homelessness. I put the "shoe on the other foot", so to speak, in these situations. That's why I never would be mean to a homeless person, and would always treat them with dignity and help them out if I can.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evmetro View Post
    Is Sacramento a lefty run city or is it run by righties?
    Yep, it's run by lefties, that's why I believe the lefties on this site aren't touching this thread. I'm surprised that Bill, an obvious lefty, posted this story.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sirthinksalot View Post
    Unfortunately, being nice to homeless people only makes things worse. I want to be compassionate, but the more aid you give the homeless, the more homeless people show up. And far too many are hooked on heroin and poop on the sidewalk. I want my local government to strongly discourage homeless people who don't want to stay in the shelters from being around.
    NIMBY!
    Living in public should be illegal. Homeless offenders can be put in residential care facilities, or jail if that doesn't work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven VanderMolen View Post
    I'm surprised that Bill, an obvious lefty, posted this story.
    I have seen him post a couple of things that make sense over the as few days. Maybe lefties are thinking of hijacking common sense from righties?
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    Well, "CRICKETS" from the lefties on this one. I'm not surprised. I believe most liberals would rather house and feed illegal immigrants than help our own homeless citizens. That's a shame AND a sin.

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    This is what happens when leftists have control and pass their “common sense” laws

    I love that Commiefornia is descending into anarchy

    Given all of the democrats running the sow there it should be leftist utopia. Unicorns and puppies for everyone

    President Trump should spend 2020 campaigning from Commiefornia. Not because he could win the shit hole but as a cautionary tale to the rest of the question.

    I would bet that the person in the article voted for the people who now make her life miserable and to that I say “tough shit”

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    I used to think we’d reach a tipping point in SF regarding homelessness, similar to NYC and crime in the early ‘90’s, but we never have. Maybe Sacramento will approach it differently than we do. TBH I don’t know all the dynamics of your local politics and if the will to do something will be there.

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