LA City accused of misusing homeless funds, drawing federal investigation and hearing
A federal hearing is underway to determine whether the city of Los Angeles breached its agreement to create enough shelter beds for homeless residents.
VIDEO: DTLA barbershop blasts 'Baby Shark' on repeat to deter homeless
The owner of a DTLA business affected by the city's homeless crisis is taking matters into his own hands, with the help of a viral song.
LA County community sees daily arson, trash fires; 1,000+ this year
The Watts LAFD station says "easily" 95% of the fires they respond to are homeless-related.
Newsom asks California cities to ban homeless encampments
Cities would decide on their own how tough the penalties should be, including arrests or citations to those who violate the ban.
Vacant Hollywood home burns down after string of fires allegedly caused by squatters
Thursday morning’s fire along the 1700 block of Wilton was the fourth fire at the location in about two weeks.
Cleanup operation underway to remove RV encampment in Gardena
The operation is part of the Pathway Home Program, an LA County Homeless Initiative-led encampment resolution program adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2023.
Hollywood residents concerned over fires after squatters take over building
The city says it's working to declare the property a public nuisance, which would allow officials to take over the building.
Los Angeles expands ban on sleeping, camping in public areas
City leaders said the move comes after dozens of arrests were made since the start of the year connected to the unhoused and growing frustration from nearby businesses.
