Eviction of "tent cities" under pressure = Sometimes called Modern Day Hoovervilles, shantytowns known as Tent Cities are springing up all across the country. Residents of this Tent City in Sacramento have already been served eviction notices, making even a tent an uncertain place to stay. Residents of this Tent City in Sacramento have already served eviction notices, making even a tent an uncertain place to stay. The residents of Tent City are continually asked to move with but nowhere to go. (Photo by Aurora Photos/AFLO) [2980].