Tag: Homeless
City Attorney Candidate Faisal Gill Has New Approach for L.A.’s Homeless
“We all hear about the homeless crisis and what we think caused it… but nobody actually goes and talks to them," he tells LAMag
Three Women Charged for Stealing $400,000 Meant for L.A.’s Homeless
Three women have been charged with 56 felonies, including grand theft and embezzlement, for an alleged scheme to rip off hundreds of thousands of dollars in state funds that...
Homeless Encampments Banned in 54 Los Angeles Locations
Using a controversial law passed this summer which limits where people can sit, lie down or sleep in the city, the Los Angeles City Council banned those activities at...
Echo Park Lake Is Reopening to the Public on May 26
The fences will come down and the swan boats will sail again, but not without controversy
Here’s What the Pandemic Has Really Done to L.A.’s Economy
A new report details how the pandemic has impacted the region–and who has been hurt the most
Hotels Received Taxpayer Money, but Refused to Participate in Project Roomkey
In a new report, hotels cite everything from logistical issues to potential negative ”impact on the brand”
The City of L.A. Has Millions to Help Bail Out Renters, but Demand Is Going to Be Sky High
A new program that will offer emergency rent subsidies for some at-risk residents starts accepting applications July 13
Crimes Against the Homeless Have Risen, and Advocates Are Searching for Answers
Several recent incidents have L.A.'s homeless on edge, and recently released LAPD stats appear to justify their anxieties
L.A. Councilmembers Urge the Governor to Declare a State of Emergency on Homelessness
They say the declaration could speed up solutions to the crisis
Will L.A. City Council Members Roll Back Their Homeless Parking Bans?
Councilman David Ryu just rescinded a ”no parking” zone in his district. Will other council members follow suit?
