blue box

The source of the irritation is a small blue box installed in a stairwell leading to the market, the latest tactic used by property owners to deter unhoused people from camping out in the area.

The blue box joins a growing list of deterrents deployed by Southern California business owners and property managers who have taken matters into their own hands to address the homeless crisis.

But the blue box, dubbed the BlueChirper, emits a racket that is devoid of rhythm.

I watched as he stuck both fists in his face to remove the saliva-drenched hardware, which he then placed in a little blue box.

“Got it,” she said as she carefully pulled down a pale blue box, its color faded with age.