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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.
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The executive order tells FEMA and the Small Business Administration to consider rules that preempt local building processes.
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A new City Council motion seeks to ask voters to change Measure ULA, including a tax exemption for new apartment buildings.Listen 0:41
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The L.A. Metro Board of Directors voted to oppose implementation of SB 79, calling for a countywide exemption.Listen 0:45
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Las Flores Water Company will discuss its plans to stay solvent at a meeting Thursday night.Listen 0:39
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Last year, homelessness declined overall in the region, but not for families with children. And service providers say even that was an undercount.Listen 0:44
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Annual unhoused population tally gives snapshot of region’s needs and progress at a pivotal moment
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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.Listen 0:43
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Many officials celebrated the results of last year’s count, but it’s unclear if homelessness in the region will continue to decline in the face of funding losses.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
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These programs give struggling landlords a way to raise rents above what local caps normally allow. But few apply, and even fewer get approved. LAist asked why.
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Homeowners say recovery from the January 2025 L.A. fires has been slowed by fights with insurers to get their claims paid.
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Dave Goldstein says Scorpio tenants are “particular” and Libras are “gold.” Housing rights attorneys say there’s no specific law against asking, but it’s legally dicey.Listen 0:45
