Homeless encampments cleared out at Echo Park, area now empty as crews move in to clean
The park is now empty and sanitation crews have moved in to clean up.
The park is now empty and sanitation crews have moved in to clean up.
Day 2 Echo Park protest: 182 people arrested, including reporters, after dispersal order
Police are starting to make arrests after they ordered protesters in Echo Park to disperse earlier in the night.
Police are starting to make arrests after they ordered protesters in Echo Park to disperse earlier in the night.
4 journalists detained by LAPD while covering Echo Park protest released
Los Angeles police insisted Friday they acted quickly to identify and release members of the media who were detained while covering another night of protests outside Echo Park, where the city has been working to clear a homeless encampment to make way for a renovation project.
Los Angeles police insisted Friday they acted quickly to identify and release members of the media who were detained while covering another night of protests outside Echo Park, where the city has been working to clear a homeless encampment to make way for a renovation project.
Echo Park residents share their thoughts on the homeless population in the area
Residents in Echo Park have been dealing with the homeless situation for some time now.
Residents in Echo Park have been dealing with the homeless situation for some time now.
Day 1 of Echo Park protest: Hundreds gather to reject planned clearing of homeless encampment
A citywide tactical alert was issued Wednesday night as Los Angeles police in riot gear declared an unlawful assembly and order to disperse as hundreds of advocates for the homeless gathered in Echo Park.
A citywide tactical alert was issued Wednesday night as Los Angeles police in riot gear declared an unlawful assembly and order to disperse as hundreds of advocates for the homeless gathered in Echo Park.
Los Angeles to close Echo Park Lake, clear park's homeless residents
Activists gathered at Echo Park Lake Wednesday morning ahead of the city's plans to close the park where well more than a hundred people have taken up residence.
Activists gathered at Echo Park Lake Wednesday morning ahead of the city's plans to close the park where well more than a hundred people have taken up residence.
Public space restrictions targeting the homeless community in Huntington Beach
The city of Huntington Beach is cracking down on its homelessness issue.
The city of Huntington Beach is cracking down on its homelessness issue.
Owner blasts music in front of homeless encampment outside his West LA business
Some call his tactic inhumane. Howevery, the owner thought enough was enough after someone yanked the ladder he was standing on outside his business, breaking the owner's arm.
Some call his tactic inhumane. Howevery, the owner thought enough was enough after someone yanked the ladder he was standing on outside his business, breaking the owner's arm.
Garcetti authorizes up front funding to extend Project Roomkey leases
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced he has authorized up-front funding to extend Los Angeles' leases for Project Roomkey hotels through Sept. 30.
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced he has authorized up-front funding to extend Los Angeles' leases for Project Roomkey hotels through Sept. 30.
Effort underway to vaccinate seniors experiencing homelessness at Los Angeles mission
A new effort is underway to vaccinate seniors who are experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
A new effort is underway to vaccinate seniors who are experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
Whittier reducing homelessness with novel approach
Whittier city officials claim the new policy is drastically reducing the number of homeless people in their town. But could this work elsewhere?
Whittier city officials claim the new policy is drastically reducing the number of homeless people in their town. But could this work elsewhere?
'Enough is enough': Santa Monica residents fed up with homelessness crisis
Residents in Santa Monica say they are fed up with the lawlessness in their community.
Residents in Santa Monica say they are fed up with the lawlessness in their community.
Two LA City Council members motion to replace encampment cleanups
Two Los Angeles City Council members introduced a motion to replace the city's current mandatory encampment cleanup system with a voluntary one.
Two Los Angeles City Council members introduced a motion to replace the city's current mandatory encampment cleanup system with a voluntary one.
LA Mayor supports new bill intended to create affordable housing
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti joined state elected officials Wednesday to show his support for the Bring California Home Act which seeks to create affordable apartments and rental assistance through money generated by closing corporate tax loopholes.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti joined state elected officials Wednesday to show his support for the Bring California Home Act which seeks to create affordable apartments and rental assistance through money generated by closing corporate tax loopholes.
Rams' Andrew Whitworth hands out gifts to kids, grocery gift cards to families for the holidays
While Whitworth can't take the field this Sunday due to a leg injury, the 4-time Pro Bowler continues to make a difference off the field.
While Whitworth can't take the field this Sunday due to a leg injury, the 4-time Pro Bowler continues to make a difference off the field.
LA Councilmember introduces city's first 'Tiny Home Village' for those battling homelessness
The City of Los Angeles plans to open its first “Tiny Home Village” for those battling homelessness in North Hollywood in January.
The City of Los Angeles plans to open its first “Tiny Home Village” for those battling homelessness in North Hollywood in January.
LA woman creates online business to help give to those in need
There are so many people in need locally and globally, that at times it can feel overwhelming. But you can make a difference in many small ways.
There are so many people in need locally and globally, that at times it can feel overwhelming. But you can make a difference in many small ways.
Concerns of animal abuse grow after video shows dog getting caught in middle of fight between homeless couple
Video showing a homeless couple fighting at an encampment in downtown Los Angeles is sparking concern amongst locals after the couple’s small dog was caught in the middle and tossed to the ground.
Video showing a homeless couple fighting at an encampment in downtown Los Angeles is sparking concern amongst locals after the couple’s small dog was caught in the middle and tossed to the ground.
Shipping containers in South Los Angeles becoming homes for the homeless
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increasingly desperate situation for thousands of homeless people living on the streets. One organization believes it can be part of the solution — by turning shipping containers into homes.
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increasingly desperate situation for thousands of homeless people living on the streets. One organization believes it can be part of the solution — by turning shipping containers into homes.
Veterans battling homelessness surviving the cold
Wednesday is Veteran's Day, as there will be virtual celebrations and parades across the country. But the day won't be much different for one group of homeless veterans living near a wealthy West Los Angeles neighborhood.
Wednesday is Veteran's Day, as there will be virtual celebrations and parades across the country. But the day won't be much different for one group of homeless veterans living near a wealthy West Los Angeles neighborhood.