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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Newsom proposes $12B to combat California's homelessness crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to introduce a $12 billion plan in San Diego County that will go toward tackling California’s homelessness crisis on Tuesday morning. The allocated funds are part of the Golden State’s $100 billion comeback plan.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to introduce a $12 billion plan in San Diego County that will go toward tackling California’s homelessness crisis on Tuesday morning. The allocated funds are part of the Golden State’s $100 billion comeback plan.
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake, including human waste, drug paraphernalia
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake since the park was closed in March when the city cleared out a large homeless encampment.
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake since the park was closed in March when the city cleared out a large homeless encampment.
Debate over Venice homeless encampments revisited after fire
Video shows a person tossing a mysterious object into the tent, causing the tent to catch fire and then a loud explosion happening soon after.
Video shows a person tossing a mysterious object into the tent, causing the tent to catch fire and then a loud explosion happening soon after.
Debate over homeless encampments revisited after fire
The video is chilling. Someone tosses a mysterious object into the tent, causing the tent to catch fire and then a loud explosion happening soon after.
The video is chilling. Someone tosses a mysterious object into the tent, causing the tent to catch fire and then a loud explosion happening soon after.
Los Angeles officials call for $20B in state funding for homeless crisis
On Monday, more Los Angeles city officials called for the state to provide cities with $20 billion over five years to address the statewide homeless crisis.
On Monday, more Los Angeles city officials called for the state to provide cities with $20 billion over five years to address the statewide homeless crisis.
Skid Row Housing Trust opens 54 permanent supportive housing units
The project, called "649 Lofts,'' has 54 studio units between 385 and 400 square feet. It began admitting residents in March and is the second of three Skid Row Housing Trust projects expected to open in 2021.
The project, called "649 Lofts,'' has 54 studio units between 385 and 400 square feet. It began admitting residents in March and is the second of three Skid Row Housing Trust projects expected to open in 2021.