1 dead, 5 rescued, 4 missing in Ontario after being swept downstream in wash
One of the victims was identified as a man in his 60s who recently became homeless.
Santa Ana River bottom homeless encampment ban takes effect
Homeless encampments in the Santa Ana River bottom within Riverside city limits are now illegal.
‘Do better’: Newsom pauses $1B in homelessness spending
State lawmakers committed to spending $15.3 billion over the next three years to combat homelessness, including the grant program Newsom is pausing.
Homeless center opens in Fullerton; Newsom joins ribbon-cutting
The HOPE Center will be a "unified command center" for social workers and local law enforcement to work together on helping transients get off Fullerton streets.
Homeless man builds wooden house 'on wheels' on Hollywood Boulevard
A small wooden house built by a homeless man on Hollywood Boulevard is drawing a lot of attention from people passing by the popular Los Angeles road.
Businesses say homeless crisis in Long Beach is not safe for community
Long Beach business owners call it, "The dumping of the homeless." They are partially blaming Los Angeles' Metro for Long Beach's 62% increase in the homeless population over the last two years.
Riverside homeless encampment ban: City looking to connect unhoused residents with resources
A new ordinance in Riverside will outlaw homeless encampments along the Santa Ana riverbed. The city is trying to connect as many homeless people to necessary services as possible before it takes effect.
Actress Susan Sarandon shares video of California homeless encampment
Hollywood actress and political activist shared a video on social media showing the homeless crisis in California.
LA County exploring ways to keep homeless from sleeping on Metro trains, buses
A proposal introduced by the LA County Board of Supervisors included the potential creation of "navigation hubs" at stations where the homeless could connect with social services.
Mother of North Hollywood stabbing victim speaks out; feels no anger toward homeless attacker
Amy Watts' daughter Kyli had been living in LA for just two weeks when she was stabbed in the back of the head by a homeless man. Watts called the attack an example of how the system has failed the homeless and the mentally ill.
Homeless man who stabbed 22-year-old woman in head with scissors in unprovoked attack arrested: LAPD
The LAPD has arrested a homeless man who allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old woman in the head with scissors as she walked down the street in an unprovoked attack in broad daylight.
Boyle Heights neighbors protest proposal to turn Sears Building into homeless housing
Neighbors in Boyle Heights say it's now up to them to do what they can to stop a huge homeless center from being set up in the area.
Homeless man breaks into Venice restaurant for second time in a week; this time through skylight
The general manager of Venice's Baja Cantina said the restaurant beefed up security after a recent break-in, but they never thought they'd have to fortify the roof.
Long Beach main library closes amid safety concerns
Long Beach's Billie Jean King main library is closing in-person services in the wake of safety concerns. The closure comes as the city deals with a growing homeless problem.
