'Victor the Good Boss' bringing hope to Skid Row

Victor Oliveira, better known online as "Victor the Good Boss," arrived on Skid Row with a mission: help two people leave the streets and begin treatment for addiction.

"Victor the Good Boss" bringing hope
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Victor Oliveira traveled from Boston to Skid Row to help two people leave the streets and enter addiction treatment. Oliveira, a former addict who now runs outreach efforts, says he has helped more than 100 people enter treatment and inspired others to seek recovery through his videos.

Health Department commits over $700 million to mental health and homelessness efforts

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to tackle the root causes of homelessness and mental health with millions of dollars allocated to expand local health clinics, recovery programs, and other initiatives.

HUD suspends federal funding to LA homelessness agency LAHSA amid fraud probe

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has suspended federal funding to LAHSA over allegations of widespread financial fraud and mismanagement.

Concerns over Skid Row voter registration activities
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A federal guilty plea involving payments for voter registration has renewed scrutiny of petition and voter registration activities on Skid Row.

Inside one of America's busiest fire stations: A day with LAFD Station 11

A FOX 11 ride-along captured firefighters at LAFD Station 11 responding to overdoses, medical emergencies, fire alarms, rescues and rubbish fires in just five hours.

Nonstop calls at LAFD's station 11
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A FOX 11 ride-along captured firefighters at LAFD Station 11 responding to overdoses, medical emergencies, fire alarms, rescues and rubbish fires in just five hours.

Skid Row campus under fire over drug overdoses
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The residents and the LAPD say conditions around the 26 million dollar taxpayer funded facility have deteriorated dramatically.

New CalFresh work requirements start June 1
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New federal rules starting June 1, 2026 expand CalFresh work requirements for eligible adults aged 18-64 in California.

LA City Council District 11 race between Traci Park & Faizah Malik
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Incumbent Traci Park and challenger Faizah Malik are making their case to voters as the District 11 race approaches the June 2 primary.

Rising concerns over South LA encampment
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A South Los Angeles woman says a growing homeless encampment behind her 82-year-old father’s home has become a serious safety concern.

Organizer of fake homeless encampment stunt outside Nithya Raman’s home defends viral videos

The organizer behind viral videos showing staged homeless encampments outside Nithya Raman’s home said the stunt was intended as political satire and commentary on homelessness.

Fake homeless encampment stunt outside Nithya Raman’s home
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The organizer behind viral videos showing staged homeless encampments outside Nithya Raman’s home said the stunt was intended as political satire and commentary on homelessness.

Growing concerns over tiny home village
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Hollywood residents shared their concerns over the City of Los Angeles' decision to build a tiny home village.

Homeless encampment fire destroys nearby shop
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A South Gate tire shop owner says he lost everything after a massive fire destroyed his business Sunday afternoon.

Residents alarmed by vacant building fires near them
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Residents in downtown Los Angeles say they feel threatened by recent vacant building fires near their homes.