'Squatter Squad' cracks down against LA property invaders
The "Squatter Squad" is cracking down against property invaders across Los Angeles.
Long Beach sees first decrease in homelessness since 2017
For the first time in seven years, the city has reported an overall decrease in homelessness.
Orange County sees rise in homelessness
A total of 7,322 people experiencing homelessness were counted in 2024.
LA City Council votes to create new Department of Homelessness
In a 13-0 vote, council members instructed staff to report back on how best to create a department, or other means of centralizing coordination and oversight on homelessness efforts.
Willowbrook residents say homeless squatters may be responsible for house fire
When the fire started, residents say three dangerous homeless men squatting in their backyard took off running.
Homelessness crisis: Supreme Court to weigh bans on sleeping outdoors
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.
Can cities fine homeless for sleeping in public? Supreme Court to hear new case
A California appeals court ruled that punishing people for sleeping outside is cruel and unusual punishment. The Supreme Court will consider the case next week.
3 boys accused of beating homeless man in Long Beach arrested
One of the boys arrested was just 12 years old.
California city OK's $1M per unit homeless housing project after audit found state wasted billions on crisis
One design prices the the apartment at more than $123 million, or just over $1 million per apartment.
SI model leaving CA for TN due to homelessness, 'dirty' streets, taxes and more
SI model Kristen Louelle Gaffney said Los Angeles' homeless crisis contributed to her family leaving California.
Formerly unhoused basketball player gives speech he'll never forget
Jeremiah Armstead, a student-athlete at Fisk University, was in Arizona to give a speech and receive an honorary plaque for his remarkable story of him going from homeless to becoming a college basketball player.