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Wasteland, CA 95811

"This is private property," says Sgt. Norm Leong. "I can't just pitch a tent on your front lawn and say that I'm going to live here. Leong addressed a crowed of reporters from various news outlets from around the world. Tent City became a media spectacle and focus of effect during the recent economic downturn, first when Oprah sent her television crew to cover the story.

Kathleen Walker stands with neighbor David Cuch beside a fire. "While it's dark and more dangerous at night here, having a pit bull and friends you can trust makes things a lot easier," said Walker. Tom (last name withheld) stands outside his tent the morning Sacramento's tent city is shut down. "I've lived around this area with my wife for almost nine years," said Tom. "We like this way of life--the freedom-- I don't have to answer to the governmenet or worry about paying bills."