Homelessness in Long Beach has spiked 62% since 2020
The local homeless count also showed a 380% increase in people living out of their vehicles.
LA City Council votes to ban homeless encampments near schools
The law already protects the public right of way within 500 feet of "sensitive" facilities such as schools, day care facilities, parks and libraries -- but only if each specific location is designated by the council for enforcement.
LA City Council panel supports ban on homeless encampments near schools
The amendment approved Thursday by the council's Homelessness and Poverty Committee would be a blanket ban on encampments within 500 feet of all schools.
Ban on homeless encampments near LA schools advances
The law already protects the public right of way within 500 feet of a "sensitive" facility such as schools, day care facilities, parks and libraries, but only if each specific location is designated by the council for enforcement.
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
Beverly Grove residents urge city for help with vacant building turned encampment in neighborhood
A building on Robertson Boulevard in Beverly Grove became vacant after it was sold last year. Since then, unhoused people have taken over.
Petition calls for vacant St. Vincent Hospital to reopen for homeless care
Councilman Mitch O'Farrell started a petition Tuesday calling for the shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center to be reopened as an acute care center for people experiencing homelessness.
HUD Secretary, Karen Bass discuss ways to address LA's homelessness crisis
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge visited Los Angeles Thursday at the request of Rep. Karen Bass to get a firsthand look at the city's homelessness crisis and how federal dollars are being used to address it.
Special Report: Karen Bass, Marcia Fudge on LA homelessness
Mayoral Candidate Rep. Karen Bass and U.S. Secretary of Housing Marcia Fudge join FOX 11's Special Report after visiting Skid Row.
Homeless crisis remains LA's No. 1 concern
While this was not a campaign event, LA mayoral candidates Rep. Karen Bass and Rick Caruso spoke on the city's biggest issue: homelessness.
LA City Council approves ban on homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools
The proposal comes after LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho reached out to LA City Council, saying parents were concerned.
LA City Council wants ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools
The proposal comes after LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho reached out to LA City Council, saying parents were concerned.
Veteran advocates accuse VA in West LA of putting private interests over the law
It's a battle over how some of the most expensive real estate in the nation will be used. Veteran advocates accuse the VA in West Los Angeles of putting private interests over the law.
Unhoused veterans fight illegal land leases
It's a battle over how some of the most expensive real estate in the nation will be used. Veteran advocates accuse the VA in West Los Angeles of putting private interests over the law.
Overcoming homelessness: Man shares inspirational story of owning fitness business
He beat the streets by starting his own business.
Overcoming homelessness: Man shares inspirational story of starting fitness business
He beat the streets by starting his own business.
CARE Court: California Senate approves Newsom's plan to provide mental health support
Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed plan to provide mental health support to state residents who need it the most has passed the Senate floor.
Understanding LA's out-of-control homeless issue
FOX 11's new documentary "Lost Angeles: City of Homeless" takes a closer look at the root of SoCal’s out-of-control homeless issue which has landed in each of our neighborhoods: From the mentally ill and drug-addicted, to the out-of-work and unable to make ends meet. We ask tough questions of key stakeholders: Who is responsible for this mess?
Lost Angeles: Where did things go wrong in homeless crisis?
FOX 11 investigates the blight, bloat, bureaucracy and the human tragedy of Los Angeles' homeless crisis.
PREVIEW: New FOX 11 documentary on the homeless crisis
FOX 11's new documentary takes a closer look at the root of SoCal’s out-of-control homeless issue which has landed in each of our neighborhoods: From the mentally ill and drug-addicted, to the out of work and unable to make ends meet. Catch the premiere Wednesday, May 25th at 6 p.m. on FOX 11.