Housing & Homelessness

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Appeals court clears LAHSA to seek federal funds, rejecting Trump admin effort to sideline agency

The court decision Thursday is the latest in an ongoing fight over whether the L.A. region’s lead homeless services agency can access and direct federal dollars.

A new California law forces one community to try something different over homelessness

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At a talent show on Los Angeles’ Skid Row, the performers are all part of the homeless community

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How do you get a housing permit in California? He can hook you up, for a fee

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LA providers say federal funding delays ‘wreaking havoc’ in homeless services system

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The ACLU Says There’s A War Against Unhoused People In Los Angeles

A report released by the American Civil Liberties Union recommends California adopt legislation that protects people from discrimination based on their housing status.
General Jeff, Skid Row Activist And West Coast Hip Hop Pioneer Dies

Tributes pouring in for General Jeff, Skid Row community leader who died on Saturday.
Why Aren’t Angelenos Who Need Rent Relief Applying For It?

Language barriers, the digital divide and immigration fears are some of the hurdles preventing tenants in need from seeking help.
They Didn't Pay Rent And Stole The Fridge. Pandemic Spawns Nightmare Tenants

After tenants damaged their property and left without paying, one LA couple couldn't qualify for any help, because renters need to cooperate with the program.
Part Of MacArthur Park Will Close. What’s Next For Those Living There?

People living on the south side of MacArthur Park have to leave Friday night. Outreach continues for those living on the park’s north side.
CA Has Rent Relief To Give, But It’s Bypassing Some Immigrant Tenants

Language and technological barriers keep some non-English speakers from seeking housing assistance, advocates say.
Will MacArthur Park Closure Be A Repeat Of Echo Park Lake?

A notice posted at the park calls for the “mandatory departure” of all unhoused people by Oct. 15.
Transitional Housing Tiny Home Village To Open In Riverside This Weekend

The local Habitat for Humanity is building ten tiny cottages for chronically unhoused individuals.
Tiny Home Project To House More Than 100 People In Eagle Rock

The project, which is expected to open in about a month, will provide temporary housing, hygiene services and security to unhoused individuals.
California’s Eviction Moratorium Has Ended. Here’s How To Stay Housed Moving Forward

Pandemic protections for California renters are set to expire after Sept. 30. But other protections remain. Here’s how you can fight eviction.
Confused About What The LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Does? We Have Answers.

There have been recent calls from elected officials to overhaul or completely eliminate LAHSA, so we’re breaking down what the agency does and who it serves.
LA Won’t Have To Find Housing For People On Skid Row By Next Month After Appeals Court Strikes Down Ruling

Now that a federal court has vacated U.S. Judge David Carter's order, the lawsuit returns to his courtroom.

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