LA County launches new department of Homeless Services and Housing

County leaders say the new department will allow the board of supervisors to have better oversight of the money being spent on homelessness.

2026 Greater LA Homeless Count begins three-night push

Volunteers across Los Angeles are launching the annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, utilizing new data collection apps and specialized teams to tally the region's unhoused population.

2026 Greater LA Homeless Count begins
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Hundreds of volunteers will fan out across the San Fernando Valley and metro Los Angeles area Tuesday evening to begin the annual three-night Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.

Thousands of volunteers to deploy for 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

The 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count begins this week, utilizing new app-based technology and specialized staff to provide a critical snapshot of the region's unhoused population.

Volunteers urgently needed for LA's annual homeless count

Governor Gavin Newsom announced $419 million will be sent to Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego to help fight homelessness.

Newsom directs additional funds for homelessness
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced nearly $420 million are headed to LA, San Francisco, and San Diego to help fight homelessness. This comes just days before the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's annual count of those who are unhoused. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts Ben Shapiro on podcast

California Governor Gavin Newsom and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro debate contentious issues like state management, immigration, and tax policy, fueling national speculation about Newsom’s future political ambitions.

LA City crews clean up homeless encampment in Westwood after complaints from residents

City crews cleared a long-standing homeless encampment near Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard after residents complained of unsafe and unmanageable conditions.

Historic Hollywood landmark burns down

A second fire in three months destroyed the century-old Hollywood Center Motel on Sunset Boulevard, leaving the long-vacant historic structure in ruins.

Historic Hollywood motel burns down
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A piece of Los Angeles history has been lost after a fire burned down the former Hollywood Center Motel.

LA County gets more homeless aid
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The Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency on Wednesday approved nearly $11.5 million in homeless prevention funds, the largest single allocation yet for the new agency.

LA to start removing abandoned RVs from city streets
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The LA City Council instructed city departments to implement a new state law which allows the removal and demolition of abandoned RVs. That move comes as LA businesses continue to deal with the problems associated with homeless encampments.

Mom of 6 claims retaliation by homeless program forced her family to move

The Stevenson family has been cycling through motels and faces imminent eviction this week, despite seeking permanent housing for over two years.

Bulldozers move into Marina del Rey encampment
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Bulldozers began clearing a large homeless encampment in Marina del Rey following months of crime and complaints from residents.

Bulldozers move into Marina del Rey encampment
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Bulldozers began clearing a large homeless encampment in Marina del Rey following months of crime and complaints from residents.