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Homelessness

FILE - Tents line the streets of Skid Row area of Los Angeles on July 22, 2022. A federal judge overseeing a sweeping lawsuit about the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles has delayed his decision on a settlement proposed by LA County and called a hearing to discuss it further. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Judge finds Los Angeles failed to meet obligations for homeless residents

City of LA must provide an updated plan detailing how it will create almost 13,000 shelter beds for homeless residents by the end of June 2027.

Los Angeles4 days ago

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

LA County aims to work with city on creating independent homelessness department

Supervisor Lindsey Horvath introduced Tuesday's motion to delineate shared responsibilities before establishing a new authority.

Los Angeles3 weeks ago

Mobile shower units around the City of Los Angeles.

City budget cuts leave LA's homeless population without access to free showers

The city is seeking funding to keep the program afloat, but that may take months, risking a service interruption.

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Los Angeles3 weeks ago

A homeless man sleeps on the beach in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, Calif. (Spectrum News/Joseph Pimentel)

Long Beach reports 6.5% increase in homelessness, cites wildfires as factor

The overall increase in homelessness was attributed to fire-related displacement, about 5%, and the remaining 1.5% was due to other causes.

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Long Beach3 weeks ago

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LA hearings on homelessness spending continue

The plaintiffs in the case argue the city cannot properly manage the ongoing homelessness crisis in Los Angeles and have moved for receivership.

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El Segundo1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Chace Beech)

Court hearing on homelessness continues in downtown LA

The evidentiary hearing regarding compliance with the LA Alliance Settlement Agreement continues this week in federal court.

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Downtown Los Angeles1 month ago

(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

LA Council extends declaration of homeless emergency, contemplates phase out

The City Council votes to extend or terminate the declaration every 90 days.

Los Angeles1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

‘This isn't living. It's surviving’: Homeless veterans await promised housing at West LA VA

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans on the West LA Veterans Affairs campus by 2028.

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West Los Angeles1 month ago

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Urban Voices Project aims to reshape perception of homeless community

The unique group of singers joined "Your Morning" to showcase their talents.

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El Segundo1 month ago

A homeless encampment overlooks the California 110 highway with the Los Angeles skyline in the background on April 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Katy Yaroslavsky postpones resolution to expand anti-camping law

The councilwoman would expand the anti-camping law to 12 areas, including two freeway entryways.

Los Angeles1 month ago

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Report: Mayor's Fund led to improved housing stability for LA residents

Another key finding showed that between 68% to 85% of survey respondents who received eviction support from the program reported "positive impacts."

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Los Angeles1 month ago

File photo of a police siren light on the street. (Getty Images)

2 found dead at homeless encampment in Westlake District

Neighbors who live near the encampment say they have expressed concerns to the city, but no changes have been made.

Los Angeles1 month ago

(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

'The public is exhausted': Gov. Newsom details model for cities, counties to address encampments

The governor released on Monday a model ordinance for cities and counties to address encampments with "urgency and dignity."

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El Segundo1 month ago

President Donald Trump, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Veterans group applauds Trump order for homeless vets in West LA

The order said the goal is to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028.

Los Angeles1 month ago

An aerial view shows the devastation left by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Task force aims to help homeless community in Pacific Palisades

As recovery and rebuilding continue, those trying to help homeless people in the Palisades area are facing some challenges.

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Pacific Palisades1 month ago

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LAHSA seeks additional funds from LA for staff, other services

LAHSA officials asked the Budget and Finance Committee to meet its 15% rate for administrative staff, covering a $2.3 million gap.

Los Angeles1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Parker Collins)

New supportive housing development opens in Compton amid homelessness crisis

Spectrum News spoke with Josh Hertz, director of development at The People Concern.

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El Segundo2 months ago

(AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

LA council calls for analysis of homelessness spending, including Inside Safe

The City Council asked Controller Kenneth Mejia and his team to build an online database to publish and regularly update homeless spending data.

Los Angeles2 months ago

FILE - A homeless encampment is shaded by a tree in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 12, 2022. A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Eastern California in early Aug. 2023, ordered Sacramento to temporarily stop clearing homeless encampments for 14 days due to excessive heat. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

LA County restores funding for homeless youth and prevention programs

Tuesday's motion reinstated $5.6 million in funding to programs for people aged 16 to 25 who are at a higher risk of homelessness.

Los Angeles2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Nikki Kay)

LA high school student aims to alleviate homelessness with tiny home prototype

Kai Dal Bello, a senior at Loyola High School, has built a prototype with dreams of helping alleviate the crisis.

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Los Angeles2 months ago

View from Phoebe Valencia's studio apartment, a building which was funded by Measure ULA. (Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

What Measure ULA is getting wrong, according to one study

Researchers identified some unintended consequences of "mansion tax" in a new, in-depth analysis that spanned four years.

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Los Angeles2 months ago

The downtown skyline rises over a sidewalk homeless encampment on San Pedro Street. (Getty Images)

LA Council orders report on implications of county move to gut LAHSA

The Council called for a report on the implications of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' decision to move millions of dollars out of LAHSA.

Los Angeles2 months ago

(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

U.S. attorney forms task force on homelessness fraud, will investigate corruption in SoCal

According to Essayli's office, Los Angeles County alone contains a homeless population of more than 75,000.

Los Angeles2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

Head of Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will step down

Va Lecia Adams Kellum announced she would step down Friday after LA County supervisors voted to remove the department's funding.

Los Angeles2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Chace Beech)

Board of Supervisors to create new homelessness agency in LA

A new county operated department will be created in Los Angeles that aims to "streamline homeless services."

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Los Angeles2 months ago

FILE - Tents line the streets of Skid Row area of Los Angeles on July 22, 2022. A federal judge overseeing a sweeping lawsuit about the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles has delayed his decision on a settlement proposed by LA County and called a hearing to discuss it further. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

LA County to create homeless department, gutting funds for joint city-county agency

The new county agency expects to be in place by Jan. 1, with all funding pulled from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

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Los Angeles2 months ago

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LA Council limits funding for Inside Safe

The City Council authorized a limited transfer of money for Mayor Karen Bass' signature program meant to address homelessness.

Los Angeles2 months ago

(AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

LA County sales tax increase begins, a result of Measure A

Measure A — the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Prevention Now Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance — goes into effect Tuesday.

Los Angeles2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Lydia Pantazes)

Federal judge questions LA leaders about homelessness programs spending

A judge questioned Los Angeles city leaders about spending on programs for homeless people on Thursday.

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Los Angeles3 months ago

In this May 30, 2019, file photo, a homeless man walks along a street lined with trash in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Judge says he 'distrusts' figures provided regarding LA Homeless Services

A federal judge said he has "grave doubts" about efforts to monitor the programs.

Los Angeles3 months ago

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LA Supervisors approve $637 million for homelessness services

Concerns voiced by residents included the reduction of about $7 million for new programs and youth homelessness services.

Los Angeles3 months ago

(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

LA Council to explore bypassing LAHSA to contract homeless services

Council members Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion Nov. 22, 2024, calling for a report on the feasibility of bypassing LAHSA.

Los Angeles3 months ago

A man walks past a homeless encampment in downtown Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LAHSA: Preliminary data show 5%-10% decrease in unsheltered homelessness

The final results of the 2025 count are expected to be released in late spring or early summer.

Los Angeles3 months ago

FILE - In this March 20, 2020, file photos, a man smokes inside a tent on skid row in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

LA City Council advances proposal for new oversight bureau on homelessness

The council instructs departments to report within 30 days on the resources needed to establish the bureau and identify potential funding sources.

Los Angeles3 months ago

Tents that serve as shelter for homeless people line the sidewalk in downtown Los Angeles. (Los Angeles Times/Luis Sinco)

Report: Lack of clarity, oversight hamper LA’s homeless programs

Programs are hampered by poor oversight, resulting in an inability to track substantial funds allocated to the city’s assistance services.

Los Angeles3 months ago

This May 21, 2020, file photo, shows a homeless encampment on Beaudry Avenue as traffic moves along Interstate 110 below during the coronavirus outbreak, in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LA County homeless mortality rate plateaued for 2nd year in 2023

It marked a significant development due in large part to a reduction in drug overdoses, Department of Public Health officials announced.

Los Angeles3 months ago

Wound Walk offering medical services for homeless people in Orange County. (Vania Patino/Spectrum News)

Blocked streets or broken systems? Anti-camping ordinances highlight the fight over homelessness laws

The number of homeless people in Orange County increased 28% from 2022 to 2024 according to their point-in-time count.

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Orange County4 months ago

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USC students supporting homeless community amid 2025 count

"I think there can be a lot more education around what it means to count people who are experiencing homelessness."

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El Segundo4 months ago

Support workers in Fremont hand out aid to homeless people.

New California law sparks fear of arrest among support workers aiding homeless people

Organizations are saying it's the most restrictive law in the state when it comes to aiding homeless people.

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Sacramento4 months ago

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LAHSA under scrutiny amid 2025 homeless count

LAHSA conducting point-in-time count as it faces questions of possible conflicts of interest.

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El Segundo4 months ago

(Spectrum News/Taylor Torregano)

Redondo Beach prepares for 2025 homeless count ahead of the curve

The 2025 Homeless Count is underway across Los Angeles County.

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Redondo Beach4 months ago

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State's suit vs. Norwalk over housing policies moves forward

The judge dismissed the Nowalk City Council as a defendant in the case.

Norwalk4 months ago

(AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Volunteers to begin night 1 of Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

The LA Homeless Services Authority will kick off the first night of its annual operation Tuesday.

Los Angeles4 months ago

People line up along temporary tents to partake in a free Thanksgiving meal provided by the Union Rescue Mission as the Los Angeles Skid Row district annual feast hosts thousands of homeless and others in need, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

LA City Controller to audit city's encampment cleanup program

The program is funded by more than $60 million in taxpayer money.

Los Angeles4 months ago

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

2025 greater LA homeless count rescheduled for February following wildfires

LAHSA is still seeking volunteers to participate in the count.

Los Angeles5 months ago

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks about the state mental health crisis before California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on two proposals in Los Angeles Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, to transform the state's mental health system and address the state's worsening homelessness crisis, putting them both before voters in 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

LA city offers more resources to bring homeless veterans inside

Through a partnership between the Mayor’s Office and more, veterans will be able to qualify for and receive housing vouchers at an expedited rate.

Los Angeles5 months ago

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LA sees drop in unsheltered homelessness amid 18% increase nationwide

Los Angeles was among jurisdictions marked by a decrease in people experiencing homelessness, HUD data found.

Los Angeles6 months ago

(Spectrum News/Rae Williams)

Trauma-informed design gives 1 family a healing home for the holidays

A family finds hope this holiday season in a home designed to heal through trauma-informed design and supportive services.

Los Angeles6 months ago

(AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

South LA churches, nonprofits receive $10k to support work with homelessness

The LA Homeless Services Authority awarded 50 organizations as part of its Small Agency and Faith-Based Organization Capacity Building Fund Pilot.

Los Angeles6 months ago

(Spectrum News/Kristopher Gee)

Urban Voices celebrate the holidays and healing with music

Founded in 2014, the Urban Voices Project spotlights Skid Row talent affected by homelessness.

Los Angeles6 months ago