Housing & Homelessness

Wed., Jan. 8: Residents walk past homes burnt by the Eaton Fire.

After the fires, LA passed new laws against rent gouging, but they’re not being used

A new report finds that L.A.’s new anti-rent gouging laws have not resulted in lawsuits or fines against landlords who jacked up rents after the fires.

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Nonprofit to close South LA ‘safe sleep’ site this week, citing insufficient funding

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A plywood platform on the dirt ground, surrounded by canvas tents

LA County considers plans to remove unhoused people and clear encampments around Olympic venues

An aerial view of audience stands and a grassy field. Buildings are in the distance behind the arena.

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

Shirley Raines posing in front of a colorful "TikTok House Party" step-and-repeat backdrop. She is wearing a vibrant, black blazer dress covered in eclectic, neon-colored patches and graphic prints. She has her hand on her hip and is looking directly at the camera with a confident smile.

LA-area hotline gets thousands of calls during winter storms, but can offer few shelter resources

A man in a wheelchair is tucked next to the side of a building, seeking shelter from rain falling on the city in front of him. A few people can be seen walking down the sidewalk with umbrellas and rain coats.

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An LA Nonprofit Helped House Hundreds Of Homeless People. Then Many Were Forced Out. What Went Wrong?

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LA County Landlords Can Now Apply For Relief From COVID Losses

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How much can my rent go up right now? Here’s your LA rent hike cheat sheet

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Here’s What Progress LA's Mayor Has Made On Homelessness So Far

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LA Mayor Promised To Fast-Track Affordable Housing. But Plans Near Single-Family Homes Have Stalled

Developers were counting on the mayor’s initiative to streamline projects in residential areas. Then the rules changed.
Finding A Shelter Bed In LA Isn’t Easy: LA City Controller Releases Audit

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