Housing & Homelessness

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Internal audits help protect taxpayer money. LAHSA hasn’t finished any in years

LAHSA also has failed multiple external audits in recent years, which have found the agency has neglected to properly track spending meant to shelter and house people.

Homelessness rises in Long Beach for second year in a row

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SoCal cities made landlords pay when rent hikes pushed out tenants. Then courts stepped in

A "for rent" sign hangs near a discarded mattresses outside an apartment building in the city of Los Angeles.

In failing to plan for new housing, Costa Mesa finds itself in state’s legal crosshairs

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LA used to jail people for sleeping on the street. A case changed the city’s lens on homelessness

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Vacation property executives face charges for alleged post-fire price gouging in Hermosa Beach

This is the third price gouging case filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta over alleged attempts to increase rents on tenants displaced by the fires.
Thousands of volunteers launch LA’s annual homeless count

The data collected over the next several days plays a big part in how resources and programs are allocated.
Recent wildfires raise stakes for LA’s annual Homeless Count

Service providers worry disaster recovery efforts will take priority over the yearly survey of homelessness.
Red Cross opens new shelter in Duarte for fire evacuees in Pasadena

Eaton Fire evacuees at the Pasadena shelter have been wondering where they'll go next for more than a week. On Friday, they got the answer.
Eviction protections for renters who lost jobs after the fires fails key LA City Council vote

After a contentious debate pitting landlords against renters — and councilmembers against each other — a post-fire eviction proposal didn’t secure enough votes to pass.
Housing advocates suing city of LA over rezoning requirements

The organizations accuse the city of failing to meet a state-mandated deadline for additional housing development.
Has homelessness changed under Mayor Bass? Here’s what you told us

LAist readers share what they’ve observed in their neighborhoods.
Over $600M in tax dollars will start rolling in soon under Measure A. Here’s how you can weigh in

The proposed spending plan is up for discussion today and a decision is expected as early as next month. And LAist wants to hear from you.
Mobile homes are some of California’s last affordable housing. Can they rebuild after LA fires?

Mobile home residents don't know when or if they will be able to rebuild their homes as questions swirl about insurance, funding and ownership.
How to find a contractor to rebuild after LA fires

With building contractors in hot demand, the state licensing board is offering tips on how to find a reputable contractor.
Penalties for post-fire price gouging in LA County just got a lot more expensive

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to increase the maximum fine from $10,000 to $50,000.
LA’s Homeless Count needs more volunteers

As of Tuesday, around 3,400 volunteers had signed up. That's less than half of the total number of volunteers LAHSA requested.

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