Silicon Valley clears out homeless ‘Jungle’ camp

CLEAR OUT: San Jose police telling two-year resident Johnny Valenzuela to vacate his dwelling at a Silicon Valley homeless encampment known as The Jungle in San Jose, California. Authorities began dismantling the homeless camp in the heart of California's affluent Silicon Valley.

SAN JOSE: Authorities have begun dismantling a notorious homeless camp known as “The Jungle” in the heart of California’s affluent Silicon Valley, where skyrocketing rents have forced hundreds onto the streets. 

Municipal workers in white overalls and face masks moved into the camp along a creek in San Jose where some 300 people live in tents and other makeshift lodging.