Woman arrested with knife at Venice news conference held by councilman speaking about the 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.
Garcetti signs $11 billion budget, with nearly $1 billion for homeless crisis
Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the city's $11.2 billion budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, which allocates historic spending of nearly $1 billion to combat Los Angeles' homelessness crisis.
Breaking down the cost of East Hollywood's 'Sleep Safe Village'
"Safe Sleep Village" in East Hollywood is helping break up homeless encampments and the monthly cost of a space is fiscally equal to what many Angelenos would consider a month’s worth of rent, and the project is being funded with your tax dollars.
Explaining the cost of homeless tents
FOX 11's Phil Shuman explains the homeless tents being set up and the price tags that come with it for the taxpayers.
Breaking down the price tag of homeless tents
FOX 11's Phil Shuman explains the price tag of the homeless tents in East Hollywood.
Tiny Homes Village in Reseda to give hope, shelter to those experiencing homelessness
In an effort to help shelter those experiencing homelessness, a new Tiny Homes Village in Reseda will open to residents starting next month.
Echo Park Lake reopens following cleanup, homeless relocation
Echo Park Lake reopened to the public on Wednesday, two months after the park was closed following the relocation of about 200 homeless people who had taken up residence there.
Judge hears efforts by LA County and City to house homeless
A judge heard from lawyers from both the county and city of Los Angeles but postponed a ruling about whether to reinstate an order to compel authorities to move thousands of homeless people away from freeways and ramps.
Echo Park Lake reopens following cleanup, homeless relocation
The park underwent $600,000 worth of cleaning and repairs, including replacing playground surfacing, upgrading restrooms and exterior lighting fixtures to LED.
LA City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell gives tour of housing options ahead of Echo Park Lake reopening
Long before Echo Park Lake’s homeless encampment became a public safety issue, Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell was identifying and creating potential housing solutions for District 13.
Tour of local homeless housing solutions
Long before Echo Park Lake?s homeless encampment became a public safety issue, LA Councilmember Mitch O?Farrell was identifying and creating potential housing solutions for Council District 13.
Homeless encampment fire sparks in Beverly Grove
A fire sparked at a homeless encampment Tuesday morning in the Beverly Grove area, but it was unclear if any injuries were reported.
LA city council OKs budget, with nearly $1 billion for homeless crisis
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a 2021-22 fiscal year budget Thursday that was proposed by Mayor Eric Garcetti and includes historic spending to combat the homelessness crisis.
Echo Park Lake to reopen to the public on May 26
Echo Park Lake will reopen to the public at 3 p.m. on May 26, Mitch O'Farrell's office announced today, two months after he arranged for the closure of the park after about 200 homeless people took up residence there during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Homeless in Venice don't plan to leave their outdoor beach lifestyle living anytime soon
It’s the outdoor beach lifestyle the homeless in Venice say they like. With no cost, no rules and no real responsibility, they don't plan to leave their beachfront encampment anytime soon. FOX 11 caught up with Councilmember Mike Bonin to ask him what he plans to do about the growing homeless crisis.
Mike Bonin weighs in on the growing homeless problem in Venice
Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin joined FOX 11 to discuss the ongoing homeless issue in Venice and what he plans to do about it.
Residents, both housed and unhoused, react to Arcadia's tiny home village plan
If approved, city officials will consider placing the village at the Peck Park utility access road.
Proposed tiny home village plan in Arcadia draws mixed reviews
If approved, city officials will consider placing the village at the Peck Park utility access road.
Number of damaging fires in Los Angeles homeless camps on the rise
Fires linked to homeless tents and camps are raising concerns in Los Angeles, where flames claimed seven lives last year and caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to nearby businesses.
LAFD: Over half of fires are related to homeless encampments
The figures came out on the same day that the department started a pilot program to deal with the problem in the Venice boardwalk area.