Homelessness
LA City Council Votes to Ban Overnight RV Parking in Parts of the City
In response to the growing issue of RV encampments, the City and County of Los Angeles have taken steps to crack down on oversized vehicles parking overnight.
Read MoreLA City Council Removes Hotel Initiative from 2024 Ballot
A 2024 ballot initiative that would’ve required hotels to make vacant rooms available for homeless individuals is officially dead.
Read MoreMetro Announces New Action Plan on Homelessness
In response to homelessness on Metro, the agency has worked with LA Mayor Karen Bass to create an action plan to address the crisis.
Read MoreLA County Board of Supervisors Vote to Crackdown on “Vanlords”
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution that would clamp down on “vanlords” and RV encampments.
Read MoreMayor Karen Bass Appoints New Homelessness Czar
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has appointed Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramirez as the new top advisor on homelessness.
Read MoreThe Roots of the Homelessness Crisis
With homelessness being an issue in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area for nearly a century, what are the roots of the crisis?
Read MoreLong Beach Extends State of Emergency on Homelessness
Long Beach has voted to continue the declaration of emergency on homelessness before it expires later this month.
Read MoreNew Motion Would Make it Easier for Property Owners to Sell Housing to the City of LA
In a recent motion from the Los Angeles City Council, property owners and landlords would be allowed to express their interest in selling property to the City to use for housing.
Read MoreLA City Council Votes to Purchase Mayfair Hotel to House Homeless People
The Los Angeles City Council has approved the purchase of the Mayfair Hotel for $83 million to fight homelessness.
Read MoreNew Policy Change at HUD Will Allow Expedited Housing Process for the Homeless
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a major policy shift that will allow housing applications from homeless individuals to be expedited.
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