Housing and Homelessness

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Every Day, An Average Of Five Unhoused People Die In LA, Says The City Controller. And He Wants More Affordable Housing To Stop That.

With more than 41,000 people sleeping on the city’s streets and an average of five people dying daily, Galperin said the city should implement his plan to use vacant lots.

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Gov. Newsom Proposes $2.7B For Californians Still Waiting For Rent Relief

A portion of the state’s record budget surplus would go toward low-income renters who applied for help before March 31.

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The Role Of Charity And Corporate Responsibility When Talking About Homelessness

In a region where over 66,000 people are experiencing homelessness, should companies like Airbnb step up? What about foundations?

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California AG Says Pasadena Is Coming Into Compliance With State Housing Law

In March, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Pasadena was violating SB9. The city’s mayor says Bonta had it wrong all along.

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Orange County Count Results Show Decrease In Number Of Unhoused People

Of the 5,718 people experiencing homelessness across Orange County during the 2022 point-in-time count, over half were unsheltered.

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FAQ: How To Vote In LA If You're Unhoused

Not sure if you can vote by mail without an address? Or how to register without identification? Here's what to know about voting when you're experiencing homelessness.

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Anti-Worker Or Pro-Worker? Why Labor Unions Are Fighting Over A Housing Bill

A bill designed to speed up affordable housing construction is backed by the state's carpenters unions but opposed by the group that represents most other construction unions.

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Slashed Tents. Vigilantes. How The Homelessness Crisis Is Making Streets Unsafe for Unhoused People

Assault with a deadly weapon, battery and robbery were the top incidents reported by unhoused victims to the police.

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In The San Fernando Valley, A Beloved Former Skating Rink Is Transformed Into A Homeless Shelter

Named after the late Jeopardy! host, the Trebek Center will bring 107 shelter beds to a community that currently has none.

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Bill Would Put Homeless Courts Near Where The Unhoused Live

A Southern California beach city took its homeless court outside, near food donation centers, and attendance soared.

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LA Tenant Groups Are Suing California Over Decision To End Rent Relief

When the state closed its rent relief program on April 1, many tenants still waiting for funds suddenly faced eviction.

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LA Mayoral Candidates Want More Group Shelters, But Research Reveals It's Not A Popular Option Among The Unhoused

The report found that 78% of respondents have been continuously unhoused for a year or more, and 52% have been continuously unhoused for three years or longer.

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