Editorial: San Rafael takes step forward with sanctioned encampment

San Rafael’s city-sanctioned homeless encampment certainly looks a lot better than the rag-tag collection of nylon tents and tarps that have dominated other camps.

Tapping into state funds, the city has built a camp at the north end of the Mahon Creek Path, marking a new chapter in the city’s struggle with homeless campers and, hopefully, a step in their path into permanent housing.

In a survey conducted by the city, most of the Mahon Creek campers said they want to live in real housing.