LA controller calls for city to use empty city-owned land to house homeless

LA Controller Ron Galperin urged officials to use more than 25 City-owned properties that he says could be used to house thousands of homeless people.

Councilman Kevin De León targeted with second recall notice from same constituent

The constituent claims that the homeless population has gotten worse since Councilman de León took office and that he "does not have the best interest of our children included in any of (his) radical decisions." De León is currently running for Mayor of LA.

LA city leader pushing for parking ticket relief for unhoused

An LA City Councilman Marqueece introduced a resolution to support a state Assembly bill that would require cities to create a parking ticket relief program for unhoused people.

Sherman Oaks home hit with rat infestation

It's a story that will make your skin crawl: Residents in Los Angeles are seeing rats running around their homes.

Mother's Day Milestone: Nonprofit helps woman who lived on streets move into apartment

A woman previously living on the streets will be able to celebrate Mother's Day under the roof of her own apartment with her two kids thanks to a local nonprofit.

LA County Supervisors adopt proposal to change homeless oversight

Supervisor Sheila Kuehl was one of two dissenting votes, comparing the measures to "rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic."

Lost Angeles: City of Homeless ? Official trailer
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FOX 11's new documentary takes a closer look at the root of SoCal?s out-of-control homeless issue which has landed in each of our neighborhoods: From the mentally ill and drug-addicted, to the out of work and unable to make ends meet. Catch the premiere Wednesday, May 25th at 6 p.m. on FOX 11.

Some LA Homeless Services employees were homeless before minimum pay increased

"The employees of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority should not make so little that they qualify for homeless services themselves," LAHSA Executive Director Heidi Marston wrote in her resignation letter earlier this week.

LA Homeless Services Executive Director announces resignation over staff pay

"The employees of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority should not make so little that they qualify for homeless services themselves," director Heidi Marston said in her resignation letter.

Homeless deaths in LA County spiked 56% during the pandemic

During the first 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, overall deaths of homeless people in Los Angeles County increased by 56% compared to the previous 12 months -- a spike partially attributable to the virus, though drug overdoses continued to be the population's top killer, according to a report released Friday.

'Street Vet' helping pets living on the streets in LA

In LA County, there are more than 66,000 people living on the streets. It’s estimated that 10% of them have pets; dogs and cats that rarely get any medical attention. That’s where the 'Street Vet' comes in.

Longtime mobile home park resident in need of new home after area got sold to developers

At one time, mobile home parks were an opportunity for people to own a house at a more affordable price. But now, the current real estate is forcing longtime residents to find a new place to settle.