Slab City (video)

The former military base is now home to almost 2,000 people. Some are wackos or hippies shunning civilization while others are jobless or financially struggling recession refugees who can no longer pay for food and housing. The fascinating documentary reveals life within the community.

there are tons more documenty's on youtube about these "slabber's".
Even though most of them are bonkers theres somthing hearwarming about the way these folks live.
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