The Homeless Republic of Echo Park: Life (and a Death) in L.A.’s Fastest-Growing Tent City
As a city of youthful homeless people sprang up in Echo Park, neither police nor politicians were eager to step in. It all seemed like an egalitarian paradise until an honor student was found dead in a tent
City Council Tables Its Anti-Homeless Encampment Ordinance—For Now
A proposal that would effectively criminalize sleeping outside is being put on hold amid outcry and a lack of housing, but further consideration is expected soon
The Faces—and Stories—of Skid Row
For five years, street photographer Suzanne Stein has been telling the stories of the vulnerable unhoused people who call downtown L.A.'s encampments home. But is anybody listening?
L.A. Is the Third Worst-Paying Metropolis for Millennials
Being part of the biggest generation of working adults isn't easy—especially in L.A.
Inside a Judge’s Controversial Crusade to Solve Homelessness in L.A.
As he presides over a lawsuit against the city and county over conditions in homeless encampments, 76-year-old Judge David O. Carter finds himself at the crux of one of the most pressing issues in the region
We Asked Top Architects for Bold Solutions to L.A.’s Homeless Crisis. Here’s What They Came Up With
Can smart architects short-circuit opposition to affordable housing? These 13 designs may do the trick
An L.A. Neighborhood Is in Turmoil After Residents Place Boulders in an Underpass to Deter the Unhoused
An unofficial effort to keep tents from popping up under the highway in the Reynier Village neighborhood has caused citywide outcry
L.A. and Airbnb Have Finally Figured Out a Way to Enforce Short-Term Rental Rules
They've reportedly already eliminated upward of a thousand listings that were out of compliance
Amid a Worsening Homelessness Crisis, Two Temporary Housing Options Are Ramping Down
As Los Angeles shifts its focus to permanent housing solutions, advocates worry that some people could fall through the cracks at a critical moment
Upward of 300,000 L.A. Households Could Be at Risk if the State’s Eviction Ban Expires Next Month
As the state Judicial Council considers rescinding current tenant protections, a UCLA study warns of worst-case scenarios