Los Angeles’ continued mismanagement of homelessness is a lesson for the country
There’s one thing L.A. officials all agree on, and that’s the need for higher taxes to pay for homelessness programs.
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Unmasking systemic racism: Homelessness surveys trap Black men on the streets
Local leaders say part of the problem is becoming homeless in the first place and economic disadvantages that drive more ...
Los Angeles mayor slashed fire budget last year, prioritized homeless population
Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move that has fallen under scrutiny as wildfires rage.
Mayor Bass launches initiative to provide more housing for homeless veterans
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass launched an initiative to provide more resources for unhoused veterans. This comes after a ...
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Homelessness officials recover $13M paid to service providers; judge pushes for more transparency
Officials with Los Angeles’ regional homeless services agency say they’ve recovered about $13 million of $50.8 million paid to service providers beginning in 2018. That’s up from about $2.5 million ...
Los Angeles wildfires claim 5 lives and leave thousands homeless in a 'historic natural disaster'
Raging wildfires engulfed Los Angeles County, claiming lives, destroying homes, and forcing mass evacuations. Fierce winds ...
Letters to the Editor: These problems will always prevent L.A. from solving homelessness
It's way too easy to become homeless in L.A. The city's and county's main homeless services agency can never fix that.
Could A Shelter Emergency Help Relax Expensive Building Codes
When rules established that were intended to keep people health and safety do the opposite by limiting housing and shelter ...