$2B development planned for 7.6-acre site in Skid Row
A development company announced Friday it hopes to build a $2 billion mixed-use project on a 7.6-acre site in the Skid Row area.
A development company announced Friday it hopes to build a $2 billion mixed-use project on a 7.6-acre site in the Skid Row area.
Coalition of CA mayors seek $20 billion over five years for homeless funding
A coalition of mayors from California's 13 largest cities are calling on state officials to provide cities with $20 billion over five years to address the statewide homeless crisis.
A coalition of mayors from California's 13 largest cities are calling on state officials to provide cities with $20 billion over five years to address the statewide homeless crisis.
LA city, county ask for emergency freeze of homeless housing order
The city and county of Los Angeles filed an emergency request Wednesday to a federal appeals court to place a hold on a judge's order that all indigent persons in the Skid Row area must be offered shelter within six months.
The city and county of Los Angeles filed an emergency request Wednesday to a federal appeals court to place a hold on a judge's order that all indigent persons in the Skid Row area must be offered shelter within six months.
LA opens 'Safe Sleep Village' for homeless to pitch tents in parking lot
The first "Safe Sleep Village" funded by the city of Los Angeles for the unhoused has been established in Rampart Village.
The first "Safe Sleep Village" funded by the city of Los Angeles for the unhoused has been established in Rampart Village.
City of Los Angeles accused of moving the homeless in order to prepare for the Oscars
For the first time in its history, the 93rd Academy Awards is being held at Union Station, an area plagued by homelessness. But there are reports the city is forcing the homeless to move out of sight for the event.
For the first time in its history, the 93rd Academy Awards is being held at Union Station, an area plagued by homelessness. But there are reports the city is forcing the homeless to move out of sight for the event.
Judge rejects City and County of Los Angeles' attempt to pause homeless housing deadline
The federal judge overseeing a lawsuit seeking to end the downtown Los Angeles homelessness crisis has rejected a bid by the city and county to hit pause on his decree that all indigent persons in the area must be offered shelter within six months.
The federal judge overseeing a lawsuit seeking to end the downtown Los Angeles homelessness crisis has rejected a bid by the city and county to hit pause on his decree that all indigent persons in the area must be offered shelter within six months.
LA County appeals judge's order to house Skid Row homeless by October
Los Angeles County has given notice to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that it will fight a federal judge's order that the city and county must offer housing to the entire homeless population of downtown's Skid Row by October.
Los Angeles County has given notice to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that it will fight a federal judge's order that the city and county must offer housing to the entire homeless population of downtown's Skid Row by October.
All Los Angeles Skid Row homeless must be offered housing by October, federal judge orders
Fed up by what he considers government inaction, bureaucratic paralysis and a lack of accountability, a federal judge on Tuesday suddenly ordered the city and county of Los Angeles to offer housing to the entire homeless population of downtown's Skid Row area by October.
Fed up by what he considers government inaction, bureaucratic paralysis and a lack of accountability, a federal judge on Tuesday suddenly ordered the city and county of Los Angeles to offer housing to the entire homeless population of downtown's Skid Row area by October.
LA City Council votes to develop voluntary approach to homeless encampment cleanups
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to develop a more voluntary, service-based approach to replace the city's mandatory cleanups of homeless encampments.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to develop a more voluntary, service-based approach to replace the city's mandatory cleanups of homeless encampments.
New supportive housing community for the homeless opens up in the heart of Skid Row
FLOR 401 Lofts is the first of three Proposition HHH-funded permanent supportive housing communities that will open this year.
FLOR 401 Lofts is the first of three Proposition HHH-funded permanent supportive housing communities that will open this year.
California city paying homeless people to clean up their camps
A city in California says they’ve found a way to help keep homeless camps in their jurisdiction clean by paying the people who live there to pick up their garbage.
A city in California says they’ve found a way to help keep homeless camps in their jurisdiction clean by paying the people who live there to pick up their garbage.
Mike Bonin shares homeless shelters proposal to Pacific Palisades community
Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin shared his push to alleviate SoCal's homeless problems before the Pacific Palisades community leaders and concerned citizens.
Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin shared his push to alleviate SoCal's homeless problems before the Pacific Palisades community leaders and concerned citizens.
Riverside family finally moves into dream home after 15-month standoff with squatter
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
LA City Council approves motion to improve homeless outreach efforts
With funding for additional homeless outreach workers already approved, the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion to improve the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's outreach program.
With funding for additional homeless outreach workers already approved, the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion to improve the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's outreach program.
Councilman seeks report on Echo Park Lake conditions before closure that sparked protests
Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, who arranged for the closure of Echo Park Lake last month after a large homeless encampment developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced two motions to the City Council Tuesday to authorize reports on the conditions in the park before the closure.
Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, who arranged for the closure of Echo Park Lake last month after a large homeless encampment developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced two motions to the City Council Tuesday to authorize reports on the conditions in the park before the closure.
Bonin proposes homeless shelters at Will Rogers State Beach, Dockweiler Beach, Fisherman's Village
Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin has proposed creating temporary homeless sites at Will Rogers State Beach, Dockweiler Beach and Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey to address the ongoing homelessness issue in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin has proposed creating temporary homeless sites at Will Rogers State Beach, Dockweiler Beach and Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey to address the ongoing homelessness issue in Los Angeles.
Homeless man booked on murder charge for fatal hit-and-run in Brentwood
A homeless man is booked on murder and assault with a deadly weapon after Los Angeles County deputies say he ran over another homeless man on Sunday.
A homeless man is booked on murder and assault with a deadly weapon after Los Angeles County deputies say he ran over another homeless man on Sunday.
Faculty at SoCal colleges condemn LA officials for Echo Park clearance
Faculty at USC, UCLA, UC Irvine and Occidental College penned a letter to Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday to express their "grave and urgent concerns" about the city's removal of approximately 200 unhoused Angelenos living at Echo Park Lake.
Faculty at USC, UCLA, UC Irvine and Occidental College penned a letter to Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday to express their "grave and urgent concerns" about the city's removal of approximately 200 unhoused Angelenos living at Echo Park Lake.
'These programs don't care about you': Unhoused residents hold vigil after Echo Park closure
Unhoused residents of Echo Park and their supporters held a silent candlelight march and vigil in protest of the violent eviction of homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unhoused residents of Echo Park and their supporters held a silent candlelight march and vigil in protest of the violent eviction of homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Echo Park closed after protests, arrests; repair and renovation project proceeds
City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell claimed success on Saturday in the effort to clean up Echo Park Lake, with the last of more than 200 homeless people removed, and a $500,000 repair and restoration project underway after days of protests that included more than 180 arrests.
City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell claimed success on Saturday in the effort to clean up Echo Park Lake, with the last of more than 200 homeless people removed, and a $500,000 repair and restoration project underway after days of protests that included more than 180 arrests.