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.

Special Report, pt. 1: Dr. Drew returns to discuss LA County's COVID response, Pfizer pill, homelessness
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The band is back together as Dr. Drew Pinsky joins the special report as we catch up on LA County's response to COVID-19 pandemic, the development of the Pfizer pill and homelessness in California.

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.

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.

LA City Council to make final vote on banning homeless encampments near schools
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This will be the third time that the council has voted on the ordinance, an amendment to the city's sweeping law regulating the location of homeless encampments.

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.

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.

LA City bans encampments near schools
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The Los Angeles City Council has 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.

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.