There is a problem with the homeless camp along the Santa Ana River in Newport Beach

Cleanup of homeless encampment along Santa Ana River hits a snag in Newport Beach. Area is environmentally sensitive. Community effort to clean up trash-filled encampment has hit a snag, as the area is sensitive to the environment. Cleanup is part of effort to get rid of homeless homeless encampments along the river.

Officials hoping to begin cleanup of trash-filled encampment along Santa Ana River. They've run into issues however, as the area is federally protected land. City officials hope to clean up the area along the Santa Ana river in Newport Beach, California.