San Jose on Monday began dismantling the homeless encampment that has occupied Columbus Park for several years, displacing an estimated 300-plus people. As city crews moved in at about 7 a.m., police discovered the body of a man in his 40s inside an RV. Detectives said there were no obvious signs of trauma and have not released his name pending notification of relatives. Mayor Matt Mahan said the sweep follows months of outreach and was driven by safety concerns after a series of recent fatalities in and around the park. City officials estimate that just over half of the residents have accepted offers of accommodation. Forty-two motel rooms were ready on Monday, and the city expects to open nearly 400 additional interim housing units—including tiny homes and safe-parking slots—over the next four weeks. People willing to move indoors can receive up to $2,000 in exchange for surrendering their RVs, while those who decline shelter will be required to leave the area as it becomes a no-camping zone. Municipal staff and nonprofit partners are continuing case management and outreach to connect remaining residents with beds as they become available. Once the encampment is cleared, the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department plans to rehabilitate the 12-acre site with new soccer, pickleball and basketball courts, restoring the park to general public use.