Housing & Homelessness

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Most unhoused Angelenos say LA wildfires endangered their lives, study finds

21% of unhoused survey respondents said they were injured during 2025's wildfires

Key LA city leaders call for shifting homelessness spending away from LAHSA

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Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law

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Vendors unsure about proposed high-rise above MacArthur Park/Westlake Metro station

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Homeless service cuts at risk due to payment delays at LAHSA, official warns

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Shirley Raines, founder of LA nonprofit Beauty 2 the Streetz, has died

Shirley Raines, known as Ms. Shirley to friends and followers on social media, focused her work on building up the dignity of unhoused people.
LA-area hotline gets thousands of calls during winter storms, but can offer few shelter resources

The situation highlights long-running challenges 211 LA has faced during weather emergencies, including inadequate staff and long wait times.
California bill seeks to set new standards for cleaning homes after toxic fires

The proposed legislation would call on the state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control to set new standards for removing post-fire contamination.

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Does LA need a ‘mansion tax’ makeover? City Council delays decision on sending it back to voters

Measure ULA funds tenant aid by taxing mansion sales. But it also taxes new apartments. Multiple ballot initiatives are seeking changes — or repeal.

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Can AI help make unhoused Californians healthier?

A California company is using AI to help diagnose Californians experiencing homelessness.
Trump executive order targets 'overly burdensome' permitting in LA fire zones

The executive order tells FEMA and the Small Business Administration to consider rules that preempt local building processes.
Researchers say LA’s ‘mansion tax’ hurts new housing. Voters could get a chance to tweak it

A new City Council motion seeks to ask voters to change Measure ULA, including a tax exemption for new apartment buildings.

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LA transit agency seeks to override state law allowing more homes near train and bus lines

The L.A. Metro Board of Directors voted to oppose implementation of SB 79, calling for a countywide exemption.

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Water company's fire recovery plan gives Altadena residents sticker shock. Here's what's happening

Las Flores Water Company will discuss its plans to stay solvent at a meeting Thursday night.

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Why is it so hard for LA's homeless count to figure out how many families are unsheltered?

Last year, homelessness declined overall in the region, but not for families with children. And service providers say even that was an undercount.

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5 key facts about this year’s LA homeless count

Annual unhoused population tally gives snapshot of region’s needs and progress at a pivotal moment
LA County launches new homelessness department: ‘The buck is going to stop with us’

After pulling funds from the agency that led L.A.’s homelessness response for years, county officials say their new approach will be more accountable.

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