LA City Council bans homeless encampments near schools, daycares
The city council passed an ordinance that bans homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers.
Final vote to ban homeless encampments near schools, daycares in Los Angeles delayed
Despite the vote being delayed, several members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance Wednesday, and homeless advocates gathered outside City Hall to protest before the meeting.
Joe Rogan jokes about 'shooting homeless people' in LA
The controversial comments were made on his podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience" where he interviewed fellow comedian Tom Segura.
Homelessness in Long Beach has spiked 62% since 2020
The local homeless count also showed a 380% increase in people living out of their vehicles.
LA City Council votes to ban homeless encampments near schools
The law already protects the public right of way within 500 feet of "sensitive" facilities such as schools, day care facilities, parks and libraries -- but only if each specific location is designated by the council for enforcement.
LA City Council panel supports ban on homeless encampments near schools
The amendment approved Thursday by the council's Homelessness and Poverty Committee would be a blanket ban on encampments within 500 feet of all schools.
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
Beverly Grove residents urge city for help with vacant building turned encampment in neighborhood
A building on Robertson Boulevard in Beverly Grove became vacant after it was sold last year. Since then, unhoused people have taken over.
Petition calls for vacant St. Vincent Hospital to reopen for homeless care
Councilman Mitch O'Farrell started a petition Tuesday calling for the shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center to be reopened as an acute care center for people experiencing homelessness.
HUD Secretary, Karen Bass discuss ways to address LA's homelessness crisis
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge visited Los Angeles Thursday at the request of Rep. Karen Bass to get a firsthand look at the city's homelessness crisis and how federal dollars are being used to address it.
LA City Council approves ban on homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools
The proposal comes after LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho reached out to LA City Council, saying parents were concerned.
Veteran advocates accuse VA in West LA of putting private interests over the law
It's a battle over how some of the most expensive real estate in the nation will be used. Veteran advocates accuse the VA in West Los Angeles of putting private interests over the law.
Overcoming homelessness: Man shares inspirational story of owning fitness business
He beat the streets by starting his own business.
