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Los Angeles to Crack Down on So-Called ‘Vanlords’

09/04/2023 - 7:29 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The rise in tent encampments is a well-known byproduct of Los Angeles’ homeless crisis. But tents aren’t the only unorthodox abodes exploding on L.A. streets.

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U.S. Supreme Court May Finally Weigh in on Martin v. Boise

08/31/2023 - 9:01 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A Ninth Circuit ruling that banned many cities from enforcing anti-camping laws could finally be taken up by the U.S.

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Cecil Hotel’s Unhoused Residents Decry Filth and Violence

08/31/2023 - 8:30 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Cecil's streak of bad luck continues.
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Sacramento District Attorney Threatens City Over Homelessness

08/10/2023 - 9:36 AM By Brittany M.

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho threatened legal action against the City of Sacramento Monday over its escalating homelessness crisis. 

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Alaska Mayor to Give Homeless People One-Way Tickets to California Cities

08/01/2023 - 7:06 AM By Brittany M.

The mayor of Alaska’s largest city is considering a policy that would provide homeless individuals with one-way plane tickets to places like Los Angeles or San Diego.

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L.A. Sees Increase in Homelessness

07/06/2023 - 4:02 AM By Brittany M.

Homelessness in the City of Los Angeles County rose 10% in January, according to the annual point-in-time survey.

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Homelessness Forced a Councilmember Out of Her District. Should She Keep Her Seat?

06/27/2023 - 4:49 AM By Brittany M.

California’s affordable housing crisis has forced countless residents out of their homes and neighborhoods. As an unfolding drama in Ojai reminds us, elected officials are not immune.

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San Jose Mayor Meets With Concerned Students to Discuss Homeless Encampments Near School

06/01/2023 - 9:29 AM By Brittany M.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan met Tuesday with students from KIPP San Jose Collegiate to hear their concerns about a homeless encampment next to the school. 

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Long Beach Manager Donates Portion of Salary Increase to Homeless Initiative

05/29/2023 - 5:15 AM By Brittany M.

Thomas Modica did the same thing last year.

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Big City Mayors Request $2 Billion in Ongoing, Annual Homeless Funding

05/23/2023 - 7:37 AM By Brittany M.

It’s a bold ask, given California’s cold economic reality and the apparent lack of progress on homelessness.

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