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 company claims the plan will fill city coffers and save city employees' jobs, but some union leaders remain skeptical.
LA council delays decision on $5M more for law firm in homelessness lawsuit

As LA's outside legal costs balloon, the city attorney is asking the City Council to authorize payment.
LA takes first step toward getting rid of parking requirements in new housing

A City Council committee voted 3-1 to advance a proposal that — if passed by the full council — would explore ending parking requirements citywide.
How ADUs could help Californians break into homeownership

San Jose developers are pioneering a new California law that allows accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be sold as condos, reshaping housing options statewide.
There's no shelter space left for families, LA homeless agency says in draft memo

With family shelters currently full, L.A.'s homeless services agency is crafting messaging for providers when they have to turn families away.
Options begin to emerge for how LA will handle homeless services after LAHSA

The city could contract directly with providers or go through L.A. County.

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California cities lack unified response on homeless encampments

When it comes to clearing homeless encampments, California cities are governed by a patchwork of very different policies.
LA moves forward with plan to allow fewer stairs in many apartment buildings

Some City Council members had questions about fire safety but agreed to draft new rules on single staircases to space for apartments in mid-sized buildings.
LA City Council narrowly votes to oppose state bill allowing more housing near public transit

A slim majority said Senate Bill 79 would take away the city’s control over housing growth. Other council members said the city is failing to confront the crisis.

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LA’s regional homelessness agency to reassign or lay off staff amid budget woes

The homelessness agency says it needs to reassign staff amid budget reductions
After rejecting tenant-aid contract, LA city attorney launches audit of eviction-defense provider

Hydee Feldstein Soto said she wants to know if city funds helped tenants as intended. The tenant aid group says it's already complied with contract reporting requirements.
Airbnb pushes ‘Save Our Services’ campaign for more short-term rentals in LA

The campaign, backed by labor unions and community groups, says allowing short term rental of second homes would generate nearly $80 million in city revenue.

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