Newsom signs bill that would provide court-ordered care for homeless with severe mental illness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed his "CARE Act" on Wednesday, which would allow family members or first responders to request homeless people with severe mental health be put into treatment.
LA County to commit $236 million to address homeless crisis under lawsuit settlement
LA County will commit $236 million to fund increased services, outreach, and interim housing for the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.
Tiny homes for vets destroyed by overnight fire in West Los Angeles
Some of the tiny homes were built after former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 to the nonprofit Village for Vets just before Christmas 2021.
LA County homeless count released for first time since 2020
Los Angeles County's homeless population grew by 4.1% from 66,433 in 2020 to 69,144 in 2022.
OnlyFans model 'cries' over LA's homeless crisis while driving $100K Tesla down Skid Row
The influencer said she had originally wanted to rent a Lamborghini for her trip from Australia to California but due to the minimum age limit at 30, they had to get a Tesla instead.
West LA coffee shop repeatedly targeted by local vandals
Federal Coffee says a local homeless man has thrown rocks through their windows several times over the last few nights, and that they've been targeted by vandals seven times since they've opened.
Homeless vandal terrorizing Mid-City neighborhood; residents say no one is helping
The homeless man has been caught on video multiple times damaging water pipes, cutting electrical and internet wires, and even defecating near homes.
Homeless Crisis: LA receives $209 million in state funds for new permanent housing
The city will create 15 new permanent housing sites and 1,235 units through the second round of funding for the program.
Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, talks California’s homeless crisis: ‘It’s everywhere’
Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of "I Love Lucy" stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, wants to do something about the homeless crisis in her home state.
Cecil Hotel: Infamous downtown LA hotel to provide permanent housing for homeless
The hotel, a historic building which has attracted public fascination for its sordid past, was converted into an affordable housing complex last December, but six months later, just 73 of the 600 available units are occupied.
This is how LA plans to enforce its new ban on homeless encampments near schools, daycares
As of now, officials say it’s engagement vs. enforcement.
LA City Council bans homeless encampments near schools, daycare centers in final vote
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a ban on homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers in public places. This was the council's third and final vote on the measure.
Measure to require hotel rooms for LA's homeless set for March ballot
A measure that would require hotels in Los Angeles to place unhoused people in vacant rooms will appear on the March 2024 ballot.
LA City Council to vote on initiative that would require hotels to give up empty rooms to the homeless
Hotel owners in Los Angeles are up in arms as city leaders get ready to vote on an initiative that would force them to house the homeless.
Homeless teen earns spot on HBCU basketball team
Weeks ago, Jeremiah Armstead was living in his car with his family. Soon, he'll be off to Fisk University in Nashville to play basketball, thanks to the help of some local non-profit groups.