San Jose is cleaning up state-owned land in an attempt to keep freeway underpasses free of homeless encampments.

San Jose and Caltrans have an agreement that allows the city to clean up trash and sweep encampments on 13 sites owned by the state. California will partially reimburse the costs up to $400,000, and the city is in charge of removing trash and encampments. When possible, the city will also provide outreach two weeks before removing homeless people from the land.

On Friday, Mahan planted trees along the Highway 87 underpass and West Julian Street alongside Caltrans workers and a team of volunteers.

“This is all about getting stuff done,” Mahan said at the news conference. “I ran for mayor to solve problems, to make our city safer, cleaner, more affordable. Let’s be honest, peop

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