LA County defunds LA Homeless Services Authority, creates its own department

The new county agency is expected to be in place by Jan. 1, 2026, with all funding pulled from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and transferred to the new county department by July 1.

LA County creates new homeless agency
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Under the plan approved Tuesday on a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Holly Mitchell abstaining, the new county agency is expected to be in place by Jan. 1, with all funding pulled from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and transferred to the new county department by July 1, 2026.

LA County's half-cent sales tax taking effect
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Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A, a half-cent sales tax to fund homelessness solutions, replacing the expiring Measure H quarter-cent tax.

LA County's 'Half-cent sales' tax to combat homeless crisis takes effect Apr. 1

Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A, a half-cent sales tax to fund homelessness solutions, replacing the expiring Measure H quarter-cent tax.

Protesters duel over Del Rey homeless RV camp

Dozens gathered in Del Rey to protest who they called squatters "taking advantage" of the system. Those living there say they're "simply trying to exist."

Massive homeless RV encampment cleared out
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A luxury RV lot that has been taken over by squatters and the homeless is starting to be cleaned out. Officials have given residents five days to get out.

Cleanup efforts begin at luxury RV lot taken over by squatters

LA County Sheriff's officals said they are fighting enforcement on a private lot and stringent laws that protect squatters

RV lot taken over by homeless to be cleaned out
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Homeless squatters have taken over a luxury RV lot in Industry, but now officials say they expect to clear out the encampment soon.

Homeless squatters take over luxury RV lot
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A luxury RV lot in Industry has been completely taken over by squatters. Now the area is plagued with rampant crime, fires and more.

Homeless man shot dead in downtown LA

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet provided details on the motive behind the attack.

Los Angeles homelessness down, data shows
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Early data from the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count shows a 5-10% drop in unsheltered homelessness.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on homeless crisis
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan shared his thoughts and how his city approaches California's ongoing homeless crisis.

LA City cracking down on crimes in MacArthur Park
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A raid run by LAPD led to a massive bust of allegedly shoplifted items taken from retail stores across Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Homeless Resource Guide: Where to find free food, services, and support

This guide lists free services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, including food, showers, clothing, medical referrals, transportation, phone charging, and more.

Woman stabbed in neck in East Hollywood
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A woman who survived a stabbing in Los Angeles speaks on the horrific attack.

Fire survivor speaks on classmates going homeless
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FOX 11's Hailey Winslow spoke with the Palisades Charter High School student body president Charlie Speiser on seeing classmates lose their homes in the fire.