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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Gov. Newsom Signs New Housing Bills Expanding Zoning Density

SB 9 and SB 10 will allow owners to build multi-family buildings and duplexes on single-family lots, effectively eliminating single-family zoning.
Private Storage Places May Be The Answer To Get Unhoused People To Finally Accept Shelter

The city of Los Angeles will explore partnering with private storage companies to offer places for unhoused people to store their belongings.
Is Newport Beach Dodging California’s Fair Housing Law?

The city’s housing plan may not create the integrated and balanced communities that state law requires.
Understanding LA's Homelessness Issues

Here’s everything you need to know about all things related to homelessness in the region.
City of Los Angeles Says Thanks, But No Thanks, To Blue Ribbon Commission On Homelessness

The commission, approved by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors in July, held its first meeting on Wednesday, but the city of L.A. won't participate.
How Some Koreatown Residents Are Being Squeezed Out Of Their Apartments

The shortcomings of the city’s affordable housing policies raise big questions about the future.
Lack Of Accountability In LA’s Affordable Housing Programs Leaves Low-Income Renters On Their Own

Affordable units are supposed to be listed on an online housing registry, but many such apartments don’t appear there. It prices out tenants.
Anti-Camping Ordinance Allows Officials To Clear Encampments After Shelter Offer Is Made

The law went into effect on Friday.
City Of LA Can't Discard 'Bulky' Possessions Of Unhoused People

Bottom line: Beds, couches and other bulky items can't just be confiscated from the sidewalks of Los Angeles.
Why LA Renters Still Seeking Relief Have To Start Their Applications All Over Again

With the state taking over the city’s troubled rent relief program, L.A. tenants can once again apply for aid. Now comes the hard part — getting existing applicants to reapply.
CA Legislature Passes ‘Eviction Moratorium’ For Senior Home Residents During Pandemic. But It's Too Late For Some.

The measure was inspired by the elderly Japanese American residents of Sakura Gardens in Boyle Heights. Dozens were forced to find new homes after the owner announced plans to close one of its facilities.
Chinatown Tenants Say Their Landlord Wants Them Out

Residents of the apartment community said they've dealt with cockroaches, poor electrical wiring and bad management for years and are ready for change.

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