LA councilwoman looking to tackle 'van lords', tighten RV sales
Citing safety concerns, Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park presented a motion aimed at tightening regulations on RV sales and leasing in public rights-of-way.
LA Mayor Karen Bass to lobby Newsom, legislators for more homeless funding
The California Big City Mayors, a coalition of mayors of the state's 13 most populous cities, stated the homeless crisis continues to be its No. 1 priority, and that the need to address homelessness should be reflected through the state's budget.
LA extends homeless emergency amid frustration with lack of data
According to the city, Bass' Inside Safe program provided approximately 22,437 hotel-rooms and utilized 25 hotels resulting in an expenditure estimated at $12.8 million.
Valley Glen residents hope park renovations will fix homeless, crime in area
Residents near Laurel Grove Park in Valley Glen have raised concern over drug deals and RV fires related to the homeless encampment in the area. They hope renovations at the park will help fix the issues.
Fentanyl related deaths spike among homeless in LA County
Driven primarily by fentanyl overdoses, the rate of deaths among homeless people in Los Angeles County spiked upward by 55% between 2019 and 2021.
Big screen projector installed in homeless person's tent in Hollywood
Only in LA? A big screen projector was installed and powered up inside a homeless person's tent in Hollywood.
Clean up, 'Inside Safe' program begins for Beverly Grove encampments
The homeless encampment on San Vicente Boulevard between Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards garnered the attention of the mayor shortly after FOX 11 spoke with frustrated business owners and residents.
LA City Council expands anti-camping law in Woodland Hills
The expansion includes two areas on Alhama Drive and Comercio Way in Woodland Hills.