Homelessness down in Long Beach, up in OC
For the first time in nearly a decade, the number of homeless in Long Beach has gone down. Meanwhile in Long Beach the homeless population has gone up nearly 30 percent.
For the first time in nearly a decade, the number of homeless in Long Beach has gone down. Meanwhile in Long Beach the homeless population has gone up nearly 30 percent.
LA bus driver details dangers of the job
A Los Angeles Metro driver details the dangers of their job to FOX 11's Gina Silva.
A Los Angeles Metro driver details the dangers of their job to FOX 11's Gina Silva.
Metro drivers stage 'sick out' Friday
Los Angeles Metro drivers staged a "sick out" as they demand safety improvement in the wake of recent attacks targeting bus operators.
Los Angeles Metro drivers staged a "sick out" as they demand safety improvement in the wake of recent attacks targeting bus operators.
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.
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.
When the fire started, residents say three dangerous homeless men squatting in their backyard took off running.
Willowbrook residents lose everything in fire
A Willowbrook home was completely destroyed in a fire, leaving residents with nothing. Residents said they believe the fire was started by a group of homeless squatters.
A Willowbrook home was completely destroyed in a fire, leaving residents with nothing. Residents said they believe the fire was started by a group of homeless squatters.
LAUSD expanding services to homeless families
The Los Angeles Unified School District has expanded support programs focused on students experiencing homelessness. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho tells Good Day LA?s Brooke Thomas, that attendance patterns worsen when a child is unhoused. He says their abilities to read and interact socially with other students can also be impacted, but with the right systems in place, the negative impact can be turned around.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has expanded support programs focused on students experiencing homelessness. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho tells Good Day LA?s Brooke Thomas, that attendance patterns worsen when a child is unhoused. He says their abilities to read and interact socially with other students can also be impacted, but with the right systems in place, the negative impact can be turned around.
Supreme Court weighs ban on sleeping outdoors
LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto has filed two amicus briefs with the court in this landmark homeless case seeking clarity on regulations of shared public spaces.
LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto has filed two amicus briefs with the court in this landmark homeless case seeking clarity on regulations of shared public spaces.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court to hear case on fining homeless
The Supreme Court will begin hearing a case on whether cities can fine the homeless for sleeping on sidewalks and in parks.
The Supreme Court will begin hearing a case on whether cities can fine the homeless for sleeping on sidewalks and in parks.
3 boys accused of beating homeless man in Long Beach arrested
One of the boys arrested was just 12 years old.
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.
One design prices the the apartment at more than $123 million, or just over $1 million per apartment.
Asm. Josh Hoover on LA's homeless crisis
Assembly member Josh Hoover speak on Los Angeles' homeless crisis.
Assembly member Josh Hoover speak on Los Angeles' homeless crisis.
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.
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.
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.
UCLA survey: LA quality of life scoring low
Quality of life here in Los Angeles has hit record lows, according to a UCLA survey.
Quality of life here in Los Angeles has hit record lows, according to a UCLA survey.
Homeless woman shot and killed in Westlake District
An investigation was underway in the Westlake District after 36-year-old Kuanita BeRRY was shot and killed overnight.
An investigation was underway in the Westlake District after 36-year-old Kuanita BeRRY was shot and killed overnight.
Man builds homeless estate along Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles
Using scraps, a man builds a home and a garden along the Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles County.
Using scraps, a man builds a home and a garden along the Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles County.
Man builds home, garden along Arroyo Seco
Using scraps, a man builds a home and a garden along the Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles County.
Using scraps, a man builds a home and a garden along the Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles County.