LA City Council seeks new law to prevent homeless encampments in public areas
Citing the need for urgent action on the homelessness crisis before the Los Angeles City Council leaves for summer recess, members voted Tuesday to instruct the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would restrict sleeping and homeless encampments in certain areas of the city.
‘Tiny Home Village’ in Highland Park has residents in the area up-in-arms
Many Highland Park residents are up-in-arms about a homeless shelter coming to their neighborhood. The city broke ground on the newest tiny home community Tuesday morning.
LA City Council seeking new law to prevent encampments in public right-of-way
While enforcement for that could begin immediately, people would be restricted from blocking the public-right-of way.
Venice Beach homeless encampment cleanup
Monday marks a big day in the ongoing issue of dealing with the homeless crisis in Venice. It's an issue FOX 11 has been reporting on for weeks.
GOP Gubernatorial candidate John Cox: California should force homeless into treatment
In his second bid for governor, Cox also said he would step up enforcement against people living on the streets and speed housing construction.
New effort underway to house Venice Beach homeless amid political feud
The latest effort to combat the homelessness crisis along the Venice Beach Boardwalk comes amid an ongoing political feud between LA City Councilman Mike Bonin and LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Help for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles
Homeless veterans living near the VA campus in West Los Angeles may be able to live a better life after a bill signed by President Biden.
Homeless Crisis: LA Sheriff Villanueva urging county board of supervisors to declare a state of emergency
The homeless crisis in Los Angeles County continues to worsen, especially in the hard hit area of Venice Beach.
Homeless Crisis: LA Sheriff Villanueva urging county board of supervisors to declare a state of emergency
Sheriff Villanueva said a letter was sent this morning to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urging them to declare a local state of emergency in order to address the homeless crisis.
LA City Council delays vote on funding to house Venice homeless
The Los Angeles City Council Wedneday delayed a vote to fund Councilman Mike Bonin's initiative to offer all people living in encampments along Ocean Front Walk in Venice a pathway to permanent housing.
Squatter on social assistance takes advantage of eviction moratorium, leaving homeowners in limbo
A family remains in limbo as squatters refuse to leave their property.
Squatters take advantage of eviction moratorium, leaving homeowners in limbo
A family remains in limbo as squatters refuse to leave their property.
Bonin announces program to confront homeless crisis at Venice Beach
Starting next week, Los Angeles Councilmember Mike Bonin announced he is launching a "major effort to confront the homelessness crisis at Venice Beach."
Bonin announces program to confront homeless crisis at Venice Beach; plans to fully reopen beach for public
Starting next week, Los Angeles Councilmember Mike Bonin announced he is launching a "major effort to confront the homelessness crisis at Venice Beach" that he said will "fully reopen the park and beach for general public use."
Photos: Gardener experiencing homelessness builds 'Hillside Estate' near freeway
Jose says no one has ever asked him to leave the hillside or offered him housing, but that he would take it if it was. In the meantime, he said working the land brings him joy, and it makes him happy to know that his work makes others smile.
Gardener experiencing homelessness builds 'Hillside Estate' near freeway
He has taken great pride in using his skills as a gardener and landscaper to transform this once trash-filled encampment to a picturesque home.
Community, LA County Sheriff clash on Venice boardwalk over housing the homeless
A group of people clashed with Sheriff Alex Villanueva over a housing controversy surrounding a veteran living in the encampment along Venice Beach.
LA Councilman Buscaino seeks to resume ban on sidewalk encampments during daytime
Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino on Wednesday requested the city resume its ban on sidewalk encampments.
Political turf war over homelessness escalates on Venice Beach
A political turf war over homelessness escalated in Venice on Tuesday.
Woman arrested with knife at Venice news conference held by councilman speaking about homelessness crisis
A woman with a knife was arrested Monday in Venice at a news conference in which Los Angeles City Councilman and mayoral candidate Joe Buscaino was speaking about the city's homelessness crisis and announcing his plan for creating a safer city.


















