Homeless Woman Was Arrested for Sleeping in Her Car so Now She Sleeps on the Ground Next to Her Car

Sandy sleeps in a sleeping bag on the sidewalk in Berkley, California because it's against the law to sleep in her car. She's on the verge of mental illness from life on the streets.
The thing keeping her unemployed? Her age. She says that's the main factor keeping her from finding work, and she's living a "completely miserable" life on the streets.
She runs to get away from people who are up all night with drugs and additions. This, full shelters, and the outlawing of sleeping in a car led her to slip into a church to sleep one night. The next morning, she awoke to a $400 ticket for trespassing. Of course, she can't pay this, and now has an outstanding warrant.
She doesn't qualify for mental health assistance. She's not quite old enough for senior assistance. And no one wants to hire someone her age. Sandy, and others who are homeless at her age, are truly part of a forgotten generation.
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[@gayleearnhart8597]

Illegal to sleep safely in a car but legal to sleep exposed and helpless on the street. Yeah, that makes sense.

[@JewShady]

@CRO Soldier California...

[@JewShady]

@CRO Soldier I only meant California makes dumb laws like that.

[@JewShady]

@CRO Soldier you cant sleep in your car but you can sleep on the sidewalk next to it... this is known by the state of cancer to cause California.

[@janelightning73]

Sandy, it was great to meet you thru this interview. You are beautiful and have a great deal to offer an employer. Keep the faith!

[@fernandojvalencia8151]

@C S yes, there is age discrimination in the work force! I can't find work I'm 59. No one will hire us, another reason for homelessness! Fucked up!

[@SnapszDuhh]

How disgusting of the officer to give her a ticket.

[@jacqueslemiere]

really ???? how disgusting the very existence of such rules...

[@SnapszDuhh]

Jacques Lemiere Serve & protect. Why the duck would you kick someone when they are already down? Cops often make judgement calls where they let things go because of circumstances. You’re just too dumb to know that.

[@jacqueslemiere]

@@SnapszDuhh they make judgement but rules are rules... cops are not judges and once you admit they have a choice not to apply rules according to circumstances in such a vague manner ..you give them opportunity to use that power..for instance to discriminate those they like from those they don't like.. and hence a racist cop will be able to harshly apply rules for the group he doesn't like AND THIS HAPPENS and you can't know the motivations... so .it seems reasonable..it is not... dont elect people who vote dumb laws..hoping cops will make sense of idiot.. don't blame cops for bad rules.. well..ok...you say i am dumb to criticize my point ..so imagine i was a dumb cop applying a dumb rule!!!! what are you going to say?? "we d better hire "clever" cop???" laws are arbitrary letting to cop to apply arbitrary arbitrary rules can make things worse!! it is the very idea of having rules...if you don't apply rules..don't make rules..

[@jacqueslemiere]

serve and protect... the community..do cops serve and protect burglars?? the existing rule makes homelessness a crime.so change the law!!!

[@aj-kwt909truckin31]

$400 ticket ~ 👎🚔👎

[@MonaLisa-xc5dm]

It is pathetic to tell a person "sleeping" is illegal. Everyone needs sleep and if they have no bed and no home, they have to sleep somewhere. Even a wild animal has the right to sleep anywhere! What do people do with people? THAT is illegal!

[@foreveralone4588]

because us & stupid a. if i was that woman i would flip table on the cop and sue him out of existence. i can understand kneeing a careerist criminal but ticketing a homeless person for being homeless is insane. land of the stupid home of the ignorant.

[@Jesse-gr2xo]

Even worse, the Berkeley city council told homeless people that they could occupy only 2 square feet of space on the sidewalk between 7 am and 11 pm! That is unconstitutional, and I called the local ACLU. The Berkeley city govt. persecutes the homeless and rv dwellers. There is now construction for new high-priced apts. mostly for foreign students in the city. Berkeley and the rest of California is heyond inhumane, with its sweeps and new unaffordable apt. buildings.

[@robertgarrett2290]

Agree. But let me modify if I may It is in my belief that it is a human right for unhoused to receive shelter in a clean environment The ability to attain 3 meals a day Perhaps a grocery bag of ready to eat healthy nutritious foods at least every other day via numerous sources/ types of distribution. (Do you know the percentage of food produced or grown that goes to waste? Answer- over 25% Up to 30+ actually. Sorry for the ramble Peace

[@Rain-xe5vr]

This clearly demonstrates everything that is wrong with this world. We are brought kicking and screaming into this world, we never asked to be born. Yet we are indoctrinated, worked, and taxed til we die! Meat for the machine. Soldiers for your wars, drones for your factory floors! A human being is more than just a thing to be exploited by the rich and the powerful. No government should make 'laws' like this. They could give every citizen a home if they wished, but if they did that people wouldn't volunteer to die in their wars. They keep us 'poor' to control us with that fake bs they call 'money.' Its a disgrace that is allowed to occur because we are ruled by soulless, satanic, slave-masters and this kind of poverty and homelessness is a FEATURE of their system. NOT a BUG!!!

[@rageshvaikkatil4778]

World's richest country, investing trillions in the military and weapons research, but can't afford proper shelter and medical help for homeless. Ironic ! 🤔🙄

[@matilda4406]

yes, how woeful! nothing modern at all, in those places

[@rageshvaikkatil4778]

@@matilda4406 The worst thing is that most of the so-called enemies are imaginary and self created. Since there is no limit to the imagination, alll that trillions of dollars is going to a bottom less pit.

[@matilda4406]

@@rageshvaikkatil4778 You are so right! their enemies are imaginary, made up in their sorry heads

[@yulyasevelova769]

We have a permanent housing shortage, been that way for 40 years. A massive building campaign to create housing stock is needed !!

[@matilda4406]

@@yulyasevelova769 housing stock.. huh? Move to the country and build your own

[@liberty5069]

There's something wrong with a society that criminalizes people extremely down on their luck.

[@nathanbroggi5163]

Thats the Christian American way if you're down and out . And not rendering yourself to Jesus church wants to suffer till you mentally breakdown and grovel in pitty

[@nathanbroggi5163]

@A.K. Glumstubble typical Christian Trump slithered into office with help of the church and religious right. Now Trump is failing on every level Christian's avoid accountability by blaming all negative results onto Satan? Satan is God's best friend. Satan is a perfect scapegoat and the ultimate underdog!

[@herrbonk3635]

@A.K. Glumstubble No. None of these are anything at all, except fantasy. The greatest con ever pulled off is the notion of a "god". The amount of religions in the world should be evidence enough for anyone that all gods are brain ghosts. And that christian idea of a good *_and_* almighty "god" is just plain stupid, given how the world looks and behaves.

[@rlue698]

Created us in his own image. What a piece of work

[@georgeswampy6224]

liberty you must have been wrapped up in cotton wool all your life, have you just woken up.

[@findingfaith2683]

She is beautiful and has such a sophisticated demeanor, homelessness can happen to anyone. Plz don’t judge people.

[@openyoureyes1481]

That is so true.

[@withgoddess8029]

Also I guess we shouldn't judge the people who aren't beautiful and aren't sophisticated right not just not judging beautiful sophisticated people.

[@findingfaith2683]

@@withgoddess8029 of course that is right! Some ppl think that they could never be homeless and all I was saying was that it could literally happen to anyone. I’ve been down a ton of bad roads in my life and am but filthy rags without the sacrifice of Jesus, so I’m certainly no one to judge anyone. I would certainly be there or much worse without Him. Thru Him and being a new creation in Him, I have been sober for almost 5 yrs or more now. God is good and I am nothing without Him ❤️

[@sirloinofbeef120]

I'm not judging, you're completely right

[@Albert-me1oe]

They way you put it one would think you're placing beautiful people (subjective) above those who are not so beautiful. Typical from a woman. You won't hear a man categorizing homeless people like that.

[@Elaphe472]

Kid: "Hey grandpa... What did you do as a police officer protecting the life of people?!" Grandpa: "I gave tickets to nice homeless women."

[@peteryang8991]

The problem is that as much as we want to help the homeless, sometime we are also scare. Sometime I think of letting someone who seem like a decent person but is homeless to crash in my garage, but then I am afraid he/she my turn out to be some crazy nut job.

[@bluewaves_8]

Exactly 💯

[@billygnosis6976]

Kid....so grandpa did you actually doing anything to help? give money, your time or resources or dis you just act like a keyboard activist doing absolutely nothing stuff

[@dusandragovic09srb]

Spot on!

[@rogerbelger2014]

Everybody has to do their job , its not always fair but we have to do our job

[@exquisitesensate]

This woman is not mentally ill. She’s under-rested, traumatized, and her nervous system is shot from being hyper-vigilant in survival mode almost non-stop. Police who harass clean, quiet women living in their vehicles because they have nowhere safer to go are human refuse.

[@XR650L_GUY]

Stupid to arrest someone for sleeping in a car.

[@veganpotter]

Can you come up with any bullshit more ridiculous than that?

[@maxfelson9467]

*in *Her* car

[@anisuthideyakoindu]

Police is sleeping while driving, while doing anything, otherwise they would bewake about and cooperative with the homeless.

[@shykittyfool]

@@illbeyourhuckleberry6484 That TRUMP for you and the crazy people that keeps voting people like Dump into office. Yet I find it hard to believe people would keep voting IT in. My guess is the elections are fixed as one would expect from those on the CONservative side.

[@shykittyfool]

@David Murphy obviously you've been smoking crack again

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

What sense does it make to give someone a 400 dollar fine for being homeless and having nowhere to go. You are just assuring she will never get on her feet. Perpetuating this vicious cycle. How is this even considered a solution, what do they realistically expect her to do? The system is insane.

[@MichaelPowers1960]

I've been where she is. The truth is, they want us dead. They'll never say it, of course. But when you scrape away everything else, that's the only conclusion one can come to. All we are to them, is in the way.

[@MichaelPowers1960]

Steve Clapper - There is no "away".

[@MichaelPowers1960]

Jakob Jones - You're correct, of course. It's an ancient recipe, made immeasurably worse by current technology. They knew decades ago that, at some point, there wouldn't be enough good paying jobs for everyone, no matter how well educated. Rather than plan accordingly, they chose mass incarceration. If you'll notice, the vast majority of those doing time are in for relatively short terms - less than 5 years. The State has what it wants within the first few weeks. DNA, fingerprints, a thorough background check, not only of you, but of friends and family. Catalog and control. Upon release, corporate America is presented with the perfect worker drone. One who engenders no sympathy, has no civil rights, conditioned into compliance. The result is an ever shrinking circle of those deemed to be decent, hard-working, loyal, productive citizens, worthy of the privileges they've been granted. The very real danger is that the smaller that circle gets, the more palatable anything suggested to them becomes. Atrocities become solutions.

[@CharlieB.-]

She can't win for losing. It's a sad situation that is hard to get out of. Sending prayers her way and for others in this same situation 💜💛

[@thecoldhardtruth6819]

this why shit is going so bad in this world today it a church parking lot this church should do something about this unlawful act to this Lady

[@giacdeg]

My god this is 11 years ago. I wonder if this woman is even still alive.

[@lardy70s]

@@Dman3827 you mean take advantage of her.

[@malikzafar7232]

@Mr Miyagi May God end this world urgently to give relief to atleast those who are 100%helpless,suffering alone in major depression,anxiety,schizophrenia,etc...having no one to lookafter,geting mad,walking on roads,streets in dirty states..people only bark cheap words,no one trule cares to save,help them to recover...Allah shud atleast do some miracles for such totally helpless who have lost their mental ballances to survive...or give us urgent death...😭😭😭,don,t make such people a fun,insult in this wild cheap world...No Muslim cares..just dialogues,lectures, Practically..No pakistani muslim is supporting a muslim who is finding 100%helpless to recover from crisis. He will b recovered if someone truly takes ownership,keep him for few time,make him motivate,make up routine,as no one is taking care f him after loosing family,kids,wealth,home,etc..How belief will b stronger if he is becoming mad,mentally sick,then people pass only dialogues ,make fun,pass time,...Where is God for a person who cudn,t afford brain shocks,become mentally severe sick?? Only hear usual typical lectures...Practically,who will help??Is there any single person who cud take away,keep me along to recover from so worse helpless state to a healthy lively mind if an alone has lost confidence,decision power,then why people give artificial lectures rather supporting practically to bring back into normal life..If one will b normal then he can himself follow lectures otherwise need a strong support to recover..For God sake,,for God sake,,Is there anyone???

[@brahim119]

@@lardy70s *Fun guy* only wished he could help. Your reply only reflects your own image.

[@salstevens150]

SHE HAS SO MUCH POTENTIAL HOW CAN YOU NOT HOPE THE BEST FOR HER.

[@z.t.6465]

She doesn’t look old. She lookin better than a lot of women who sleep in houses.

[@blade65dagger]

its her early nutrients intake thats making her skin seem better, even the dental looks great. but her thoughts are similar to that age group that are either loosing hope or panicky, weary, tired and felt society are only for those well to do, privilege or young. she seems fighting to stand up and fighting . . but this 2020 . . . either she got something . . or shes prolly dead now

[@alexjohn4662]

Your right she don't look that old .I hope she got a job shes very articulate

[@ChickenMcThiccken]

because she probably doesn't do heroin. thats why she looks "better" than other homeless

[@jaynehinds3339]

Z.T. I thought same thing poor woman

[@damprotek]

So what are the church doing for these people sitting on the incredibly wealthy church grounds with their massive buildings and wealth perhaps they should ask what would Jesus do

[@jake20479]

she leaves and says "okay.. good luck to you.. " what a kind soul

[@MsXaadiyaPrincesChronicles]

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[@kathryncarter6143]

Really. I bet she could make someone a very awesome wife.

[@jenlinds1]

Kathryn Carter What? I bet she could make someone (herself) a very awesome & content person!

[@philliprogers964]

If this could happen to a nice and kind woman like this, then there is little hope for the rest of us

[@jimmydasquid9951]

@@jenlinds1 You have an aversion to the truth? Or just like living in a lie?

[@greyjay9202]

That interview took place 11 years ago. What has become of this soft spoken, articulate woman? It breaks my heart. How can we tolerate a society which makes homelessness a crime? How can we just throw people away? And yet, if you look at it clearly, that is the society, the economic system, we have constructed. Its barbaric.

[@julianmarsh1378]

It is because our system senses no need for them. If ever some terrorist launches some biological warfare on us that wipes out 10% of the population, and we need people to get an education, job training, etc., to keep our economy going, then you will see government and business united in doing whatever they can to assist them.

[@elamargreen]

Vagrancy was decriminalized years ago. Why hasn't the Supreme Court waded in and restored sanity?

[@kevinslattery5748]

@@julianmarsh1378 Your scenario is crap. Powers see no value in the homeless. Look at twin towers, 3,000 deceased, $ 1 Trillion spent in war in Iraq and Afghanistan. That's $1 Trillion for income of others and other private company profits. US Government looks after the homeless, lol!

[@julianmarsh1378]

@@kevinslattery5748 You obviously did not understand what I wrote.

[@kevinslattery5748]

@@julianmarsh1378 I understood you. But your scenario is dead wrong. No value will be placed on the homeless in that situation. Perhaps you didn't understand my reply.

[@Romans219]

Never oppress the poor! Anyone can become homeless in a split second. You reap what you sow

[@zenpaganwarrior]

"It's against the law to sleep in your car". What absurdity. Let's outlaw lawmakers. Beautiful lady.

[@echase416]

+Chris Robideaux It's crazy. Is she really supposed to sleep on a sidewalk and get attacked? The system is so toxic for people.

[@bigbeatyswollocks4859]

Chris Robideaux its absolute shocking. also I seen in another video this channel that in a certain part of California it's illegal to sleep outside on the streets I mean if someone's homeless where else can they sleep it's disgusting

[@lancelotxavier9084]

To be homeless and old. Ther is no chance for escape.

[@williamryan7403]

Idling a Big rig is a waste of fuel unless you are in freezing or extreme heat.Not good for new trucks with new emissions control. That said California is not a trucker friendly state.

[@Jon-Jon-Jon-Jon]

Lana Honaker? Do you have some type of source for that? And you know that America also has a debt of over 18 Trillion USD? That said I don't think it's fair to call you "fucking Americans". You have some stupid rules and laws, but so does every other country.

[@jamesmaher488]

What a nice woman , she deserves a better life.👏

[@fotorabia]

@Snarick Klash One line and at least we know your a heartless shitbag.

[@cliftt]

@@fotorabia Really?! I don't know that. Why is it necessary to label/insult?! To quote Desmond Tutu “Don't raise your voice, improve your argument”.

[@kingfishstevens2087]

She’s intelligent, has a great attitude (she actually wants to work). She’s pleasant looking and like she said, employable. She’s also very sweet-at the end of the interview she wished HIM good luck.

[@ViDZ-el9km]

she will have 1

[@rietzhu]

You never really know anyone, what you're doing is assuming and giving the benefit of doubt, but logically and in reality you dont really know her... Thats dangerous.

[@brucefox7020]

I hope this peaceful, beautiful woman has found some peace in her fragile life. Amen 🙏

[@petuniaromania6294]

This breaks my heart. I know this lady was filmed in 2010, but I pray that she has a beautiful and brand new life now.

[@thedbcooperforum]

I can't find any updates on her. odds are she got back on her feet.

[@nancyhelgeson9934]

@@thedbcooperforum - I sure hope you are right! I wish there would follow-up on her

[@thedbcooperforum]

@@nancyhelgeson9934 I contacted "invisible people" and asked if they know her whereabouts. this appears to be the only site connected to her. lets see what they say in the email. I will update once they respond.

[@FloGrown863]

@@thedbcooperforum Please. That would be awesome man. Tag me please.

[@thedbcooperforum]

@@FloGrown863 I will post the response here..

[@michaelvance1118]

I was on Portland streets 6 years! All i will say is i want to hug this lady!! Her eyes radiate a good heart!!!

[@LucianoVeryNiceHi]

fuck homelessness, it's such a grind :(

[@joshcramer6086]

Michael Vance good vibes for you sir!

[@asktheetruscans9857]

Probably so kind that she got taken advantage of and/or abused. The world is cruelest to the most pure hearts.

[@furlockfurli2719]

The land of freedom and you cannot sleep in your own car? If it wasn't so sad...

[@richardbonnette490]

California has a lot of broken laws.

[@BushCampingTools]

That's right then you know u are not really free at all.

[@leeturner1838]

its really a fucking joke how all these flag wavers think we are free!!!!!!!!!!! try sleeping in your car!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnrambo7662]

Freedom. That's all propaganda bullshit. The only word for freedom is death

[@TemplarX2]

You don't even really own your house. Try not paying property tax (which is basically a rent to the government).

[@ToniD316]

I hope someone helps this beautiful soul❤

[@mdinunzio7610]

Perfect example of how the law is geared to protect the wealthy

[@Cdictator]

If there’s no job for a woman like her in this country, this country is seriously wrong!

[@mitchlemons8379]

Get the hell out of California. Jobs are all over the place in the central US.

[@jimmyjazz1186]

@DDE- Goonzquad so true,there are just so many things wrong in this world at the moment.There is a fxxked up system that is driving people to end up like this.Reminds me of a Black eyed peas song "Where is the love"?

[@c2dvr]

It's called term limits.Especially in congress and the supreme court.

[@ChickenMcThiccken]

it took you this long to figure out, that people are suffering?

[@lisamillerbuchert9447]

I can tell you when my job closed 2 yrs ago I went to college and refreshed my skills and there were no jobs for me. I look about 50 but I was 60 I was forced to take social security. We usually give up

[@ahippy8972]

I’m the same age, I’m unemployed and could easily end up like her but I’m in the freezing rainy U.K. I wish people would stop blaming homeless people because it can happen to anyone. I was homeless for 3 years between 28 and 31 after I had a breakdown. I wish you good luck Sandy. Xxx

[@anthonysalonek1509]

ask GOD for help, he is all powerful

[@hexxlaxx2992]

@@anthonysalonek1509 god does not supply hotel rooms

[@rotorportor3119]

She is so sweet and beautiful. She has class.

[@traceystewart6232]

The officer should of helped her not slapped her with a ticket....what a prized prat! What a lovely lady, hope you have somewhere to go. Love and blessings to you

[@samson4747]

That cop is a real piece of shit,he will get the same mercy when he stands in front of God that he have to her.

[@mery5989]

I can't think of a single reason why it would be illegal to sleep in a car

[@discblaster9210]

Federal court in L.A. determined that such laws are unconstitutional, void. Cities and counties pretend like this isn’t true, and keep and enforce the illegal local laws. It’s completely legal to sleep in your car according to the courts, but good luck explaining that to militant baby dick officers

[@discblaster9210]

@Mr Blimp liberals always think saying bad words negate a valid argument, lol. They absolutely do not, you are verifiably wrong. 1+1=2, dicktard. See, 1+1 is still 2, though I have a naughty mouth.

[@User_1976_Dodge]

@@discblaster9210 Even though I'm against naughty mouthing, but Well proven. It doesn't negate the argument.

[@SergeantExtreme]

Because Democrats routinely pass laws that are idiotic.

[@peyxx]

because its the land of the free...bulshit

[@dippedinmoonlight6373]

That is me, your mom, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend, that is all of us. 🌄

[@denisemayosky1955]

@Stealth Mode Dude, get off that kick. Liberals want to actually help people. What have conservatives done for these people, pray tell?

[@darylpettiford4900]

There is no one in my family I’d allow to be homeless. If they prefer sleeping in the rain that’s another story.

[@denisemayosky1955]

@@darylpettiford4900 You're a good person.

[@Braveheart.22]

@@denisemayosky1955 well said

[@lullubelljingles9567]

@@denisemayosky1955 liberals spend money fooloishy .their more worried about a criminal crossing the border than the homeless. We spend one billion a year delivering illegal babies. Nancy Pelosis district is San Francisco say. no more

[@user-pf6kl7ci6g]

Saw this reposted on Reddit some 13 years later. Is there any update on this woman? I hope her situation improved, Sandy greatly reminds me of a friend of my mother’s. No one deserves this.

[@deborahdarling1799]

My heart goes out to this lady:( This isn’t right! Leave her alone

[@christianpulisic7784]

Deborah Darling,You must be a precious 🌹🌹🌷🌺 being 💓

[@ventdesiles5979]

$400. ticket to a homeless person who can't even afford a bed to lay her head? How cruel and heartless can this cop be? I so wish one day that he finds himself in a similar situation in life and, maybe just maybe, he would remember the other side of the coin!

[@hottuna7]

IMO they are relying on her inability to pay in hope of running people in her situation out of the state.

[@rudolfdoelker5773]

The cop is not the main problem! It's the politicians that these people vote into office that write these laws that punish the poor. The cop's are just following the unconstitutional laws like good Nazi's.

[@toddlauer4383]

"NICE " Just proves "Tyranny " does run rampant in USA.

[@rizkoross1669]

The average cop has an IQ of 104. Which means that there are plenty that are well below what is average for society. Quite likely, the cop was too stupid to understand the entirety of the situation and was just following the rules. Given some people's lack of mental capacity, it's all they can do.

[@heatherrose9373]

@@rudolfdoelker5773 They , like all of us, have a responsibility to be human beings. God will get them back.

[@venusdetroit]

I worked in Berkeley for almost 10 years and used to see Sandy all the time near the UC campus, always with her 2 little chihuahuas in tow. She was very sweet and never asked for anything. I really hope she's off the street now.

[@johnmuckleroy]

I wonder what ever happened to her?She has no job but she has a car.I don't think we are getting the whole story.

[@CocoTheSpookyLibrarian]

Something tells me shes escaping abuse. Just a gut but I know that sideways glance when someone else starts talking well.

[@deborahdarr1964]

S J Ellis you can go to his page and send him a email I’m praying for her

[@oneeyedman99]

Lots of the homeless people I see around town have pets. I suspect that a lot of them would find it easier to get a place to live if they didn't.

[@snakechrmr6398]

She has no money, no place to live and no job. But she has 2 little chihuahuas to care for. Makes perfect California sense.

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Good grief, if she was Aussie, she wouldn't be going through this. There's something so wrong with the US system

[@janeprescott7381]

There has been something wrong in the us since I was born. Its slowly getting better.

[@Oscar_239]

@@janeprescott7381 no it's not

[@janeprescott7381]

Poor thing would be better off working a night shift and throwing a hammock up during the day.

[@thomasfisher5742]

thank god i am an aussie......to think this articulate ..well presented person is sleeping rough....its a sad reflection on Americas welfare system

[@dillonmccarthy2401]

Breaks my heart she doesn’t have any wishes, just trying to survive another day

[@pinkandreas]

World has to change. Horrible to See nice and calm people like her on the street 😥

[@stela_solar]

And worse: People in plain working age, who could be active generating wealth for the country and themselves through their labor energy. There’s something very wrong with our system. 👎

[@laurynelove7093]

@@stela_solar or people suffering on the street regardless of how much monetart value you think they have as laborers. As humans period its terrible. That’s what’s wrong with the state of affairs in the U.S. at least. People and institutions alike only care whether the price on your head is great enough to worth treating you like a person. That’s exactly why shes on the street. Because we place profit over humanity. They assume she has nothing of worth to contribute so refrain from hiring her because of her age

[@BlueGeneXP]

Who is the leader of California? Who is the leader of America?

[@cameraduong9886]

Yupe ,cause all the aggressive one already got locked

[@MysticalJessica]

@@stela_solar Yes here is...

[@page299]

Shame on Church she was fined for trespassing. Priest there should question his faith and understanding of the Bible

[@davidortiz3094]

The church was always full of bs

[@voidremoved]

@@davidortiz3094 not really, because the Bible is full of truth so any church with a Bible in it has some Truth, not full of B.S. most people are full of B.S and then force their church to have b.s. because they want everything to please them, nothing to upset them.

[@hasnatsakib7223]

A mosque would never turn away anyone..

[@OldSchoolOriginalGameDogs]

He is living his Religion, Hate n Greed.

[@westypoprocks772]

I always found the "no camping" signs at churches to be quite ironic.

[@samo2585]

I hope someone helps her. pleaes please help her.

[@user-ti9on9gd2n]

That's really breaks my heart, , I'm so sad to see people in need without the ability to help, hope that she's now having a home

[@Kimotsi]

She’s so sweet and lovely. Damn I don’t know who would give a ticket on this lady wtf!.

[@ANONYMOUSDISCIPLER]

She seems to have a beautiful spirit about her. This world can be so cruel to people. Bless her heart.

[@daviddickey9832]

Thanks, Nanny State! You did it. We're so free I cant even believe how free we are.

[@ZoneTelevision]

Go into a hotel parking lot. Park between a lot of cars. Sleep, go in the hotel in the morning and act like a "guest" eat the free continental breakfast "bird bath" in the lobby bathrooms. I lived out of my for 6 months. Works all the time. You're welcome.

[@kolbyjackcorgi]

This may work for some, not for others. Do so with caution.

[@aprilshowers1554]

I don’t think you realize after a week of homelessness let alone a few days you stick out like a soar thumb. It’s just not that simple I wish it was. The ignorance of the subject just floors me.

[@noname-by3qz]

Zone... I tried that but the manager came out and told me " we're not set up for that" late at night. Walmart parking lots maybe. Those worked.

[@cliftt]

That, in fact, would be trespassing and stealing.

[@cliftt]

@@noname-by3qz Wal-Mart and Cracker Barrel.

[@peterfroud9335]

I just fell upon this video it’s December 2020 and my heart sank listening to this poor lady all those years ago, I hope she came out ok.

[@ericme4767]

Right? My heart would sink if someone who looks that professional bagged my groceries, but HOMELESS???

[@VitoAnthonyD.-ow7oo]

I just happened upon it today.

[@mikealjeffries1424]

A $400 ticket to a homeless person?!? Its repulsive that so many cities now penalize homelessness.

[@heather4089]

mikeal jeffries and including the church who are suppose to help and not push people to the edge.

[@rcrhinehart66]

Jeff Bezos pays the same fee for a speeding ticket as I do. I make a bit less than he does.

[@oldi184]

National guard was killing homeless in some US city. There is a video on YT where reporter ask a homeless person why he is not in shelter during the storm. The homeless man replied that he saw that national guard was killing homeless people who decided to enter that shelter. Its sad and incredible story.

[@karenlouks3636]

It is all about greed they don't make any money off of the homeless so they trying to get rid of them in any way they can that is so shameful

[@martinlanigan9202]

Would not like to live in america

[@TheNeonRabbit]

Yea, that makes sense. Someone is so broke they have to sleep in public. Better fine them. "The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread" ~Anatole France

[@Sue906]

Poor lady my heart aches listening to your story. Sure hope your life turned around for you ♥

[@LinuxNetwork]

The sad part is we dont know how is she 10 years later.

[@sonnyroy497]

I hope she is okay.♥️

[@joshcramer6086]

@Dr. Giggles McGee spoken like a true weirdo. Hope you don’t have children.

[@j.dragon651]

@Dr. Giggles McGee you sir, are an asshole

[@fancydapperallclass.2345]

@Dr. Giggles McGee begone you little piss devil!

[@j.dragon651]

@Dr. Giggles McGee you have an IQ of 70?

[@BOLLEFISK123]

Only wish I was in a position to give her a job, I'll bet she would be a credit to any employer!

[@waynesmith9765]

Check the dates. That was 10 years ago.

[@stela_solar]

That’s just what I thought: She looks so normal and employable, besides naturally elegant and pretty. Shame on the system! ☹️

[@louiscarstens8687]

Tend to agree with u!!!

[@democolor42]

@Chris C so what? she can travel and come, what is impossible?

[@LovBoat]

You don’t know this.

[@doj5113]

I'm 40 and can't find a job. America is full of criminals in the government for letting things like these happen.

[@GRACEORT]

She is a beautiful soul. I’d love to contact her and help

[@jewel3398]

She's safer in that damn car

Yeah but its "illegal". Such a dumb fucken law. 🤦‍♂️

[@philipemma2359]

@Big Wheel i agree. I left CA for AZ over a year ago and my life has been 100% better. No more drugs. No more alcohol. So much better.

[@Vera-dc7my]

And you wonder why we don’t like the police and the local mayors making up these rules against humanity.

[@leefrancis4565]

Rotten people do rotten things.

[@markmccarty727]

O yes, let me guess, Trump called the police and told them to lock her homeless a*" up. The rest of the country including we "deplorables" need to strive to be more "liberal."

[@leefrancis4565]

@@markmccarty727 For your information the Homeless are excluded from the Curfew.

[@michaelrine4266]

Right on so so true

[@markmccarty727]

@@oldandstong6504 I'm just gonna take another red pill and help my orange hero get another 4 Gonna give anyone that needs it a ride ( long as I see them take a red pill).All this crazy s$#t will run it's course. The are gonna lose their minds then!! Prosperity to everyone smart enough to work for it!!!

[@sambarnes3887]

I hope this woman is ok now with a beautiful home ❤️ What a wonderful woman ❤️ She deserves only the best ❤️

[@BobbyFabuloIllusionniste]

Mark, you really broke my heart with Sandy's story! I truly hope that she will find help and attain better life conditions. Sleeping on concrete beside her car to obey the laws??... What a shame for rule makers! How about having them living the same experience? Please keep up posted if you can with developments about this lovely lady. From what I know (and I may be wrong), police seems to be more understanding here in France. But homeless people are being considered invisible everywhere and that is such a shameful reality. I would like to send to Sandy my best positive vibes. Please forgive my shaky English. Thanks for your dedication and work. Bobby

[@joepadilla7871]

The cop should’ve helped the lady either to move somewhere else or to find some help A $400 ticket is not going to solve anything

[@jenlinds1]

It helps their paycheck (prolly not his directly, yet the state govt.)

[@jenlinds1]

jeff jones It could be numerous things. Ego, group/herd mentality, enforce law not to be on private property (he did not use empathy nor compassion in his decision though.)

[@lukesutton4135]

I think it's hilarious when people act like it's a quota, no sorry it's more simple than that, they have no soul.

[@miamitchell5129]

She looks like my friend who passed away:( it makes me sick to my stomach. This is terrible. I pray she finds help. Someone hire this woman. Give her a chance.

[@chriscoll6493]

Shes probably dead. Its 9 years ago

[@miamitchell5129]

I hope she isnt dead:( that is awful I hope she is now in a house loving happly.

[@monicahorton9725]

Please come to Grandrapids , Michigan ..contact Degage open door womens shelter ...please.hod bless u

[@AmandaDoyle]

I’ve only watched a few videos of this “type”.. I.e. interviewing homeless people and hearing their stories, but something about this woman moved me. She seems like such a... gentle spirit? as cliché as that sounds. I’d love to know where she is today (March 2020), and if she managed to find her way to a place in life that she wanted to be. On the other hand if she has had some unexpected, tragic change for the worse - that would be heartbreaking. Hopefully her life has improved 🤞🏽

[@bobbycummines5808]

pay her fine. give her a job. and a roof over her head if your a true Christian . jew or Muslim. words won't save her. if she gets mugged raped or murdered. the blood is on ALL our hands. practice what you preach. GOD is watching you ALL. xxx. Bobby Cummines. O.B.E. in the.UK

[@rtoguidver3651]

I slept in a church once and ate their food, but no one caught me. A Church charging her for trespassing will answer to God.. Lazarus and the Rich man.

[@mihalispsychedelicrealeyes1284]

Just goes to show you that beauty,grace, Common sense and humility don't mean you gonna be successful in this world. I bet she would be a great wife and mom for some widowed gentleman

[@novanoir8309]

imagine giving a ticket to a homeless people. And what is wrong with it? It's her car.

[@jeffgodsey2875]

Got to keep that money in the court system rolling

[@TheIsagregorio]

I guess Five-O has nothing better to do. Go after real criminals.

[@biffsmith3927]

Real criminals fight back,we know cops are cowards so they pick on the people who are defenseless. Sad but true. Im sure the good ole US of A would be better off without the paid,low IQ revenue collectors.

[@vincentmanning9497]

Most Cops these days are there to generate revenue for their towns, service and protecting are a far far second to that.

[@louisw4390]

"Five-0"?? I guess they are brave first responders who we honor during the playing of the National Anthem ONLY when they execute unarmed black men.

[@thedog4499]

@Super Slider no we blame the person in there clown suit with a badge and a gun. That is the issue today the police are not in the slightest held to a code of morality. These cops in america are the red coats.

[@thedog4499]

@Super Slider 357

[@freedomhigh2160]

OMG, my heart breaks for that woman, if I knew her, I would not let her be on the streets.😢 This video is old but I pray and hope she found a home or someone to help her because if that were me, I could not last long, that would kill my spirit very quickly. Sooooo sad the things that some people go thru.

[@nancynewman1465]

I hope life improves and all this sweet lady needs comes her way

[@plateshutoverlock]

If someone treated a dog like they are treating her, they would spend years in prison for animal cruelty.

[@karenlouks3636]

Sure they would I know they would

[@bonnielong5812]

plateshutoverlock I’m afraid that’s just not true. Many homeless dogs/animals are picked up by city/county officials & then killed. What is wrong with churches?? I was appalled years ago when I tried to go into a church to pray & the door were locked “to keep out the undesirables”. Yes, that’s right! I’m sure I remember Christ telling us all to throw out the smelly, filthy people so that the “truly” good children of God don’t have to worry about their pew smelling nasty 😡😡😡😡

[@heatherrose9373]

@@bonnielong5812 Churches used to be open. Now they're all locked ; missing the point entirely.

[@bonnielong5812]

Heather Rose Who’s point? Mine or Gods? And no, I’m not being felicitous!

[@StevieMichelle]

Bad example, animals don't have rights. There are so many injustices.

[@jonathanrichards1985]

Come to Georgia, jobs are everywhere. My wife and I and our church can and will help you

[@GeraldM_inNC]

Same in Charlotte NC.

[@Brucev7]

Yes. Many jobs

[@Brucev7]

@Max Powers True. But many will stay where they know, and, get the things they want, climate, etc

[@cxidp]

I hope she responds, Jonathan. Thank you for your kindness.

[@pipedreams57]

Georgia the right to work state for half pay. My parents lived there for 6 years working along side a 60% illegal immigrant work force. Georgia sucks. One click from hell.

[@josullivan8729]

God bless this woman 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@kirabarsmith9353]

The world is ruled by psychopaths, so depressing.

[@ummhurayrah_]

She has such sad eyes. Poor soul. I hope she is doing okay!

[@Kacee2]

What a stupid law. Why can't you sleep in your own car ? What next , you can't sleep in your own house ?

[@ddruprup12ify]

Probably...🤦‍♂️

[@Kacee2]

@Max Powers I know . Even more of a reason to be able to sleep in your car.

[@dropsosense1506]

Under the documentated U.N. sustainable growth agenda (communism) there will be no private ownership of houses. You would get to live where ever the government decides.

[@janjones8006]

Its a NOT a problem now that 9th judicial court of appeals ruled on this! As of FEB2020 anyone can pitch a tent and sleep anywhere on public property (city sidewalks are public property) It was ruled the sidewalks belong to the people. If a city has NO shelter WITH 24 HOUR CHECK IN ACCESS- you may sleep on the sidewalk LEGALLY. We are all doing it here in Commiefornia.

[@andreapietro0013]

Welcome to capitalism people...

[@psychomd1939]

Greatest country? I was homeless back in the 1950s, before it became so popular. I later served as a mayor. The homeless are still fellow humans, Close to half the population is within 3 months of sharing her plight. Having traveled and lived in Japan, Korea, Canada, Mexico and a few places in Europe, I have found no country that treats the unfortunate so shabbily as the US.

[@debasishraychawdhuri]

Why the hell is it illegal to sleep in your car? It's so weird.

[@nymike06]

Sandy seems like a very nice, considerate, well-spoken and polite person. I wish her the very best. I'm pulling for you, Sandy.

[@reggiebayard7223]

she's dead dumb ass. overdosed on herione the news said because she couldnt get out of debt.

[@phoebe14012]

So sad. She's so pretty & so sweet.

[@AlmaWells]

"The Destruction of America" While American-born, Americans are having abortions, because they can not continue to keep paying higher, and higher rent... "the invaders," are receiving free money, free housing, free medical/dental, etc., etc., etc... "BABIES FOR PROFIT" The more babies "the invaders" produce, the MORE MONEY they are PAID to raise their "invader babies." "The End of America" Eventually... America, will become an islamic country... and "sharia law," will be the law in America. Islam of America (650) 871 - 7183 (obozo's monument) 373 Alta Vista Drive South San Francisco, California 94080 They want "sharia law," to be the law in America. They want America, to become an islamic country.

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

She is cute, for her age

[@Michael-wo4wc]

@@AlmaWells that's the future of europe. America on the other hand is becoming Mexico 2.0

[@lancehaynes9206]

@@joeydelmarsjr.646 I think she is cute and sweet for any age. this vido is so sad I wish there was something I could have done to help her.

[@lancehaynes9206]

@R Cruz How?

[@manners-84]

A kind and positive soul, I hope she’s happy.

[@stephenyoung2742]

About 6 months before you did this interview I too became homeless for medical reasons got put on a pill mill for 15 years while working full time had the highest tier health insurance from employer nothing but GOP healthcare! Texas VA was no help! So mostly camped out and had a storage unit for a year and half. Ended up in Nebraska doing a VA work and housing program. Had a employer wanting to hire me and would be on section 8. I could not get any healthcare they wanted to put me on same meds that gave me two stomach infections ,so how would I stay employed plus a place to sleep and had actually quit once on program due to health problem and camping out again! Noticed Obamacare had been around for two years and heard it might help! So I did their second one for just to get money for two years and headed to the rockies took 2 years of Doctors run around before I found one willing to do imaging after a ambulance took me to the hospital! I needed stomach surgery, colonoscopy, sinus surgery I worked 20 years in printing and plastics plants, Varicose vein 4 surgeries and Dislocated disc in back that had slipped out 17 years ago! Just finished upper steroid shots took a year for that! Need a sleep study for upper sinus surgery UAR! I was able to stay at a tent encampment run by a social organization get housing and job program found a employer then had to take off from work since back gave out now ready to do another work program get hired and see how long I can put up with pain. In 3-4 years can take social security at 67! I hope SANDY was able to make it to 55 for senior work program and she may consider moving to another state! I have a list of places where rent is cheaper and less drama!

[@TryGold]

Not allowed to sleep in your own car but allowed to sleep on the sidewalk next to it? Total insanity, evil, and a national disgrace.

[@mb1968ca]

This is heartbreaking. This lady seems so sweet.

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

Still. All of us have to go out there and get a job. It’s how it is.

[@johnswaim3919]

@@tiffanyclark-grove1989 Indeed. And should be easy these days.

[@mostthegames3723]

She keeps saying she is old. I dont see an old lady at all! I hope she finds a spot in one of the shelters.

[@lindajennings5953]

I’m doing the same as this woman and we are about the same age. Not old enough for any type of help....blessings to you sister, I prey we both find a solution.

[@chandradattsingh6072]

This woman was caught sleeping, and sleeping in her own car just imagine if she was caught stealing or killing someone. It would not be suprising if I learn that she or any one get arrested for eating food. Sleeping and eating are two basic necessities.

[@anthonysalonek1509]

i am worried that she is no longer on earth, hope shes in heaven. have mersy on her FATHER

[@sherrylleclerc5334]

How pathetic to ticket someone for that! Heartless officers.

[@mimilong3817]

Heartless laws.

[@adrianaboga8361]

Heartless, evil and asinine. 😖😖😖

[@mimilong3817]

@Bernie Panders TX Dumpsite kids: There is nobody more evil and hateful towards people of lesser means than Republicans.

[@nadiahope1175]

Mimi long, dont forget they're the righteous ones, fignting for lives of unborn, but trashig the down on luck people who have lost their jobs because of unjust laws they passed.... Oh, but they say, they believe in "personal responsibility".... They will have a surprise of their lives when they stand accountable before their Judge!!!

[@mimilong3817]

@@nadiahope1175: Yes they will.

[@sinthiafs]

And most people in my country believes the USA is a role model society. Oh yeah, I see it... 🙄

[@eastbaykidd8574]

So let me get this straight. Somebody with car is told that they can't sleep in a car in Berkeley, so instead of driving OUTSIDE of Berkeley, they just sleep on the sidewalk instead? In California there are numerous rest stops on the various freeways. You can stay in one for up to 12 hours provided you move on to another one the next night. So why is she hanging out in Berkeley if she can't afford to be there? Those of us who have spent ANY time in Berkeley know DAMN WELL why she's there. Mild climate, lots of freebies, hands-off attitude towards police enforcement of anti-vagrancy laws, and the ready availability of illicit narcotics. Some of you people REALLY need to get a clue!

[@pericodelospalotes4082]

Sleeping in a car is against the law, but not on the sidewalk? Keep rocking in the free world...

[@davidwright1752]

Apparently in Australia if a truck driver has to stop because his hours run out say flooding or car accident slows him or her down. If truck does not have sleeper cab he must sleep out side of the truck to be legal. Apparently the law maker get to stay in a motel.

[@freebird1477]

@@davidwright1752 I always thought Australia was very laid back place, but the laws seem draconian.

[@K.-T]

@@davidwright1752 it's not illegal to sleep in your car in NSW , the truck rules are for fatigue management to force companies not over work their drivers which stops that driver being a potential hazard for himself and others, though there are many other stupid laws here that make no sense and are just for revenue raising I don't think that is one of them.

[@dbabini1]

Welcome to the USSA

[@annieholbis2430]

@@K.-T I'm an aussie too and agree 100 percent

[@Lismarie33]

That’s absolute ridiculous. It’s much safer to sleep in a car!

[@tommypritchettsr5321]

This woman deserves all the respect from others.. Our government is a shameful organization....

[@robertmckinley2886]

Being arrested and fined for homelessness is a crime against humanity. HOW DISGUSTING !!! Those people need compassion, not punishment !!!

[@nowhereman7398]

Remember back in the day when they started fining people for driving tired? They told you, if you're tired, just pull over and go to sleep. What's up?

[@markflierl1624]

Remember when they used to say, "if your to drunk to drive just pull over and sleep it off"! Good luck doing that now a days!

[@ok-qt5qj]

yes

[@undeadpresident]

"you can sleep, outside your car.......but you need a camping permit and only in designated camping areas during seasonal camping hours....."

[@carolmoore1038]

Yeah and I had to do that when I was commuting extremely far to work and the police wouldn't let me pull over and rest I'm lucky I didn't cause an accident

[@shawnkelly1241]

Yes shouldnt drive tired. But dont park to sleep in this area.

[@larifari4371]

Such a wonderful person! And just terrible what they doing to her.

[@chillmurray7529]

My three wishes for this kind soul are love, luck, and money. ❤🍀$

[@HalfassDIY]

She is way too nice to be out on the streets.

[@mikeymike4329]

Lady seems very nice. This show breaks my heart. I wish I could help these people. I'm boarderline myself from being there. God bless them all.

[@TacitusR]

A dog can sleep anywhere it pleases without being harassed but a human being is committing a crime by engaging in the same physiologically necessary act. An evil system built, administered and enforced by evil people.

[@janjones8006]

I agree!!!

[@coolcat1684]

TacitusR yes but we have brain dead trolls blaming ‘ liberals’

[@anthonysalonek1509]

very true

[@personofearth5076]

What the hell do they want from this lady?! Is she suppose to levitate into the air or would they find a way to arrest her for that as well? What a sick world! If I were her, I would go on the outskirts of the city and find a place to park and hide.

[@anthonysalonek1509]

most people don't have money for gas to drive a round looking for a place to park

[@badlands555]

The way her eyes keep looking all over tells me she is used to being scared all the time.

[@hectorgoytia1640]

I want her information I will pay her ticket !!! She’s Gods child where’s people’s heart?

[@secondthought2320]

Absolutely unbelievable that the city would cite her for sleeping in her car only for self protection!! I hope that she's ok, this was made 8 yrs ago!!

[@reggiebayard7223]

she's dead dumb ass. overdosed on herione the news said because she couldnt get out of debt.

[@T.C.Bronart]

It is a heartbraking story. Such a lovely lady. I hope and pray she will get a job, house and a great future.

[@terencehennegan1439]

May things work out better for this nice lady she deserves better.