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KTLACALos AngelesResidents angry after fire breaks out at West Hollywood squatter houseVivian Chow7.2.24https://ktla.com/news/local-news/fire-breaks-out-at-west-hollywood-squatter-house/#:~:text=The%20home%20is%20reportedly%20tied,squatters%20on%20June%2028%2C%202024.
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Canyon NewsCALos AngelesWEHO Residents Blame House Fire On Squatters-- 7.3.24https://www.canyon-news.com/weho-residents-blame-house-fire-on-squatters/184347
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CBS SF Bay Area CABay AreaWoman sentenced in Silicon Valley rental scam that allowed her to live rent-freeCarlos Castañeda7.4.24https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/woman-sentenced-in-silicon-valley-rental-scam-that-allowed-her-to-live-rent-free/ar-BB1pmH2x?ocid=BingNewsVerp
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CBS8CASan DiegoNorth Park neighbors worried about squatters bringing drugs, other crimes to the neighborhoodSteve Price 7.8.24https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/working-for-you/neighbors-worried-about-squatters-in-north-park/509-f630ad32-4454-4824-bd2c-4508c200382d
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Fire Rescue 1CALos AngelesCalif. firefighters rescue squatters during fire in nearly 100-year-old buildingBrian Rokos7.9.24https://www.firerescue1.com/search-rescue/calif-firefighters-rescue-squatters-during-fire-in-nearly-100-year-old-building
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Fox5CASan DiegoCat rescue efforts ramp up at squatter property in North CountySarah Alegre7.10.24https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/cat-rescue-efforts-ramp-up-at-squatter-property-in-north-county/
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UpworthyCANorthern CaliforniaMan figured out how to beat squatters at their own game. Now he helps others do it.Annie Reneau7.14.24https://www.upworthy.com/man-beat-squatters-at-their-own-game-now-he-helps-others-do-the-same-rp
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KRON 4CABay Area‘Squatter’ convicted of 2020 murder of Oakland bankerPhil Mayer7.17.24https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/squatter-convicted-of-2020-murder-of-oakland-banker/
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Times of San DiegoCASan DiegoFirefighters Battle Blaze at Abandoned City Heights Home Occupied by Suspected SquattersElizabeth Ireland8.4.24https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2024/08/04/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-abandoned-city-heights-home-occupied-by-suspected-squatters/
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KTLACAOrange CountyPolice find elaborate hideout with stolen goods inside former Marine Corps hangarAustin Turner8.4.24https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-find-makeshift-living-space-inside-former-orange-county-marine-corps-hangar/
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KSBY-TVCACentral ValleyHear from a man helping homeowners remove squatters from propertiesJames Packard8.16.24https://www.ksby.com/us-news/hear-from-a-man-helping-homeowners-remove-squatters-from-properties
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ABC10.comCANorthern CaliforniaMan arrested on suspicion of starting vacant house fire in Citrus Heights8.19.24https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/citrus-heights/citrus-heights-house-fire-arson-arrest-cherry-glenn/103-8ca7117b-0a5c-4fee-80a0-10144d765614
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10News.com CASan DiegoFire burns North Park home that residents say was taken over by squattersJermaine Ong8.20.24https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/north-park-house-fire-property-concerns/3601897/
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NBC San DiegoCASan DiegoNorth Park house fire an example of bigger concerns with property, neighbors say8.20.24https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/north-park-house-fire-property-concerns/3601897/
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Fox2CABay AreaNeighbors worry about squatters in burned San Francisco buildingChristien Kafton8.21.24https://www.ktvu.com/news/neighbors-worry-about-squatters-burned-building
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Southern California News GroupCAOrange CountyWhat you should know about squattersJeff Goertzen8.25.24https://www.ocregister.com/2024/08/25/what-you-should-know-about-squatters/
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ABC 30CACentral ValleyNew Fresno City ordinance can have squatters removed from rentalsBrianna Willis8.29.24https://abc30.com/post/new-fresno-city-ordinance-can-have-squatters-removed-rentals/15245304/
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CBS News SacramentoCANorthern CaliforniaStuck in a standstill: Sacramento court backlog causes delay in eviction process, squatters take advantageHunter Sowards9.17.24https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramento-court-backlog-delay-eviction-process-squatters/
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Yahoo (The Bakersfield Californian)CACentral ValleySquatters affecting property owners, neighbors in KRVSteven Mayer9.21.24https://www.yahoo.com/news/squatters-affecting-property-owners-neighbors-035900657.html
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Fox 5 NYCALos AngelesHollywood Hills mansion covered in graffiti, taken over by squatters--9.21.24https://www.fox5ny.com//news/hollywood-hills-graffiti-mansion-squatters
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PatchCALos AngelesTaggers, Squatters Take Over Hollywood Hills Mansion Covered In GraffitiAnna Schier9.24.24https://patch.com/california/hollywood/taggers-squatters-take-over-hollywood-hills-mansion
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USA TodayCALos AngelesSquatters graffiti second vacant LA mansion owned by son of Philadelphia Phillies ownerAnthony Robledo9.24.24https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/24/la-mansion-graffiti-john-powers-middleton/75370032007/#:~:text=Squatters%20graffiti%20second%20vacant%20LA%20mansion%20owned%20by%20son%20of%20Philadelphia%20Phillies%20owner&text=A%20Los%20Angeles%20mansion%20defaced,Major%20League%20Baseball%20team%20owner.
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KTLA 5CALos AngelesGraffitied Southern California mansions cleaned up; 2 arrested Cameron Kiszla9.26.24https://ktla.com/news/local-news/graffitied-hollywood-hills-mansions-cleaned-up/
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NBC 7 San DiegoCALos AngelesOnwer of Hollywood Hills graffiti mansion issues apology Jonathan Lloyd9.26.24https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/owner-of-graffiti-covered-hollywood-hills-mansion-issues-apology/3634834/
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Fox 11 Los AngelesCALos AngelesCalifornia owner of squatter-infested Hollywood Hills mansinon apologizes, offers to repay taxpayer fundsStepheny Price9.28.24https://www.foxla.com/news/california-owner-squatter-infested-hollywood-hills-mansion-apologizes-offers-repay-taxpayer-funds
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ABC 7CALos AngelesOwner of abandoned Hollywood Hills mansions covered in graffiti issyes apologies to City of LA amid ongoing vandalism--9.29.24https://abc7.com/post/owner-abandoned-hollywood-hills-mansions-covered-graffiti-issues-apology-city-los-angeles/15369353/
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KTLA 5CAOrange CountyAbandoned Fisker Automative headquarters in Southern California remains in disarray, magnet for squattersVivian Chow10.8.24https://ktla.com/news/local-news/abandoned-fisker-headquarters-in-southern-california-in-disarray/
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Fox 11 Los AngelesCALos AngelesSquatter laws in California allow potential tenancy rights after 30 days in a propertyAshlyn Meisser 10.13.24https://www.foxla.com/news/squatter-laws-california-allow-potential-tenancy-rights-after-30-days-property
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Record SearchlightCACentral ValleyBakersfield developer may be hit with fines over Redding building's 'hazardous conditions'David Benda10.15.24https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2024/10/15/city-of-redding-could-fine-owner-of-twin-view-building-in-disrepair/75673036007/
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The Orange County RegistrarCAOrange CountyElection 2024: Get to know the candidates in California's 67th Assembly raceHanna Kang10.23.24https://www.ocregister.com/2024/10/23/election-2024-get-to-know-the-candidates-in-californias-67th-assembly-race/
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CBS NewsCABay AreaSan Jose takes action on neglected property plaguing neighborhoodJohn Ramos10.23.24https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-jose-takes-action-on-neglected-property-plaguing-neighborhood/
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KTLA 5CALos AngelesHistoric San Bernardino building engulfed by massive fireVivian Chow10.24.24https://ktla.com/news/local-news/crews-battle-massive-fire-at-historic-san-bernardino-building/
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Press-Telegram CALos AngelesCity Council to look into what more LBPD can do when dealing with trespassing, squattingChristina Merino10.25.24https://www.presstelegram.com/2024/10/25/city-council-to-look-into-what-more-lbpd-can-do-when-dealing-with-trespassing-squatting/
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Chico-Enterprise RecordCANorthern CaliforniaLetter: An awful story of thievery in ReddingStaff10.27.24https://www.chicoer.com/2024/10/27/letter-an-awful-story-of-thievery-in-redding/
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Oroville Mercury-RegisterCANorthern CaliforniaLetter: An awful story of thievery in ReddingStaff10.27.24https://www.orovillemr.com/2024/10/27/letter-an-awful-story-of-thievery-in-redding/
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yourcentralvalley.comCACentral ValleyMan, woman found in Hanford home with fake lease, police sayJohn Houghton11.08.24https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/hanford-police-arrest-squatters/
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Boyle Heights BeatCALos Angeles Abandoned burger spot that drew squatters, fires, and graffiti is demolished Andrew Lopez11.13.24https://boyleheightsbeat.com/abandoned-burger-spot-that-drew-squatters-fires-and-graffiti-is-demolished/
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10 NewsCASan DiegoFire erupts at abandoned home in La Mesa neighborhood Moses Small11.14.24https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/fire-erupts-at-abandoned-home-in-la-mesa-neighborhood
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10 NewsCASan Diego Squatters move into empty homes across San Diego Jim Avila 11.20.24https://www.10news.com/news/we-follow-through/squatters-move-into-empty-homes-across-san-diego#google_vignette
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The Tribune CASan Francsisco S.F. finds no evidence that property manager collected off-book rent from public housing residents J.K. Dineen11.23.24https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/article296063749.html
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The Mercury NewsCAUnion CityUnion City: Dead fetus in abandoned home sparks criminal investigation Nate Gartrell 11.27.24https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/11/27/a-union-city-home-was-supposed-to-go-on-the-market-the-discovery-of-a-dead-fetus-in-the-toilet-changed-everything/#
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10 News San DiegoCASan Diego2 years & $250k later, squatters move out of Encinitas home Jim Avila 12.04.24https://www.10news.com/news/we-follow-through/2-years-250k-later-squatters-move-out-of-encinitas-home
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Spectrum NewsCASouth L.A. South LA residents complain of police response at nuisance propertyCorey Minderhout and Catalina Villegas12.05.24https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/public-safety/2024/12/05/south-los-angeles-residents-police-response-property
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The Mercury NewsCAUnion CityDead Fetus in Abandoned Home Sparks Criminal InvestigationNate Gartrell 12.07.24https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=dead+fetus+in+abandoned+home+sparks+criminal+investigation&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
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The Daily PilotCAOrange CountyCosta Mesa complex at the center of long legal dispute will be razed, judge rulesSara Cardine12.13.24https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2024-12-13/costa-mesa-complex-at-the-center-of-long-legal-dispute-will-be-razed-judge-rules?fbclid=IwY2xjawHWsORleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbF10Hd29EcD1qd5qCPgeqg7j8g8nchNSkUVSnbyB62vrayadwYAyq0vsQ_aem_H-vDy1aZjMnoVFM2y7OqVg
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Fresno BeeCACentral ValleyLandlords beware: Rent-shamers are calling out overpriced listings onlineJack Flemming12.26.24https://www.fresnobee.com/news/business/article297602358.html
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San Diego Union TribuneCASan DiegoChristmas Day fire at former InCahoots country bar considered ‘suspicious’Caleb Lunetta12.26.24https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/12/26/christmas-day-fire-at-former-incahoots-country-bar-considered-suspicious/
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Victorville Daily PressCALos AngelesMorrison Hotel' building destroyed by fire in Los AngelesMike Snider12.27.24https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/27/morrison-hotel-los-angeles-fire-doors-album-cover/77257970007/
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Record SearchlightCANorth CaliforniaWhat Redding lot has your vote for needing some TLC?Staff12.28.24https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2024/12/28/what-redding-lot-has-your-vote-for-needing-a-big-upgrade/77061111007/
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Eureka Times-StandardCANorth CaliforniaLandlords beware: Rent-shamers are calling out overpriced listings onlineStaff12.28.24https://www.times-standard.com/2024/12/28/rent-shamers/
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Modesto BeeCACentral ValleySuspect arrested in Christmas Day fire at vacant Mission Valley buildingKaren Kucher1.2.25https://www.modbee.com/news/article297908698.html
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NewsweekCASan Luis ObispoPolice Would Get Protection to Arrest Squatters Under New LawErin Keller1.13.25https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/nation-world/national/article298464573.html
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Vanity FairCALos AngelesBeware the Serial Squatter of Malibu’s Point DumeBradley Hope & Tom Wright1.22.25https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/serial-squatter-malibu-point-dume?srsltid=AfmBOoqdAQrmQmjiVZHtHCVV9o00imDc44tlluoRCh4xD8HdfPrE33bh
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Napa NewsCANapaNapa city sues downtown building owner over delinquent repairsJennifer Huffman1.30.25https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-city-earthquake-lawsuit-damage/article_5c662ad4-df2c-11ef-a63a-73fe4751740e.html
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KTLACALos AngelesPacific Coast Highway to reopen, residents concerned about crimeVivian Chow1.31.25https://ktla.com/news/local-news/pacific-coast-highway-to-reopen-residents-concerned-about-crime/
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New York PostCALos AngelesSerial squatter allegedly exploits dozens of Malibu homeowners — and problem could get worse due to LA wildfiresStepheny Price2.1.25https://nypost.com/2025/02/01/us-news/serial-squatter-allegedly-exploits-dozens-of-malibu-homeowners-and-problem-could-get-worse-due-to-la-wildfires/
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KTLACALos AngelesPacific Coast Highway reopens in Malibu, Pacific Palisades area remains closedLily Dallow2.2.25https://ktla.com/news/local-news/pacific-coast-highway-reopens-in-malibu-pacific-palisades-area-remains-closed/
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Daily BulletinCALos AngelesTraffic along PCH again flows in fire-ravaged Palisades area; some residents say it’s too soonSierra Van Der Brug2.3.25https://www.dailybulletin.com/2025/02/03/traffic-along-pch-again-flows-in-fire-ravaged-palisades-area-some-residents-say-its-too-soon/
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San Mateo Daily JournalCABay AreaA flaming coincidenceGreg Wilson2.15.25https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#/clip/share/69116c14-fb37-4024-bbce-73723b22e63a?fullText=true&width=900
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Lodi News-SentinelCACentral ValleySteve Mann: Plans for a Chick-Fil-A in Lodi not fully hatchedBea Ahbeck2.18.25https://www.lodinews.com/opinion/article_6ff07b18-edaa-11ef-968f-cf4dbbdcaae9.html
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Willits NewsCANorcalUVFA: Cause of house fire in Talmage under investigationjustine Frederiksen2.19.25https://www.willitsnews.com/2025/02/19/uvfa-cause-of-house-fire-in-talmage-monday-under-investigation/
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Action News NowCANorcalSquatters in Rackerby spark safety concernsNathan Espindula2.21.25https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/squatters-in-rackerby-spark-safety-concerns/article_0fb2ab3a-f0bc-11ef-9c28-872ef335a2c1.html
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Vaguard News GroupCASacramentoSenator Umberg Introduces Bill to Combat Illegal Squatting in CaliforniaStaff2.26.25https://davisvanguard.org/2025/02/senator-umberg-introduces-bill-to-combat-illegal-squatting-in-california/
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GVWire.comCACentral ValleyClovis Police Arrest 2 Suspects for Narcotics, Fraud at House Where They SquattedAnthony W. Haddad3.13.25https://gvwire.com/2024/10/04/clovis-daytime-burglary-results-in-2-suspects-arrested-1-at-large/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Capitol BeatCAStatewideState Senate panel advances anti-squatting legislationDave Williams3.24.25https://capitol-beat.org/2025/03/state-senate-panel-advances-anti-squatting-legislation/
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HoodlineCALos AngelesInfamous Hollywood Vacant House Demolished After Repeated Fires Spark Safety Concerns Among ResidentsBen Levine5/2/25https://hoodline.com/2025/05/infamous-hollywood-vacant-house-demolished-after-repeated-fires-spark-safety-concerns-among-residents/
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NBC LACALos AngelesNeighbors blame squatters for Hollywood house fireN/A5/1/25https://www.nbclosangeles.com/on-air/neighbors-blame-squatters-for-hollywood-house-fire/3691699/
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KTLACALos Angeles‘Our lives are at risk’: Hollywood neighborhood overrun by squatters, criminal activityVivian Chow4/30/25https://ktla.com/news/local-news/our-lives-are-at-risk-hollywood-neighborhood-overrun-by-squatters-criminal-activity/
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The Center SquareCAStatewideCA quashes bill to more easily remove squatters, trespassersKenneth Schrupp4/25/25https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_52379a61-ec95-442a-b6e4-cb0646be52b3.html
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KFI AM 640CALos AngelesHollywood Residents Alarmed by Fires Linked to Homeless SquattersN/A4/29/25https://kfiam640.iheart.com/content/2025-04-29-hollywood-residents-alarmed-by-fires-linked-to-homeless-squatters/
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Davis VanguardCAStatewideCalifornia Legislature Rejects Bill to Remove Squatters from Private PropertyJamie Joaquin5/2/25https://davisvanguard.org/2025/05/squatters-trespassers-property-removal/
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