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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Newsom wants cities to force unhoused Californians to move camp every 3 days

In his latest push to crackdown on homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom urges cities to make certain camps illegal.
Trump signs executive order for more veteran housing at West LA VA campus

The president's order calls for a plan to house 6,000 veterans in less than three years.
More Caltrans homes along failed 710 Freeway extension going up for sale

The properties are in Pasadena, South Pasadena and El Sereno.
Price gouging exploded after LA fires. Community rent hike investigators ask: Where are the charges?

More than 1,300 Zillow listings appeared to illegally raise rents in the early days after the fires. Four months later, few criminal cases have been filed.
Whistleblowers say LA’s top homeless official hired unqualified friends, tried to destroy records

LAHSA officials had refused to disclose the documents, but reversed themselves after weeks of questions by LAist and criticism from attorneys.
‘Millions out on the street virtually overnight’: How Trump’s budget proposal could affect California

President Donald Trump’s budget proposal in its present form would have huge effects on housing and homelessness in California.
Trump budget would slash rental aid by 40% — and let states fill the gap if they want

The proposal would cut off rental subsidies after two years for able-bodied adults. Advocates warn if enacted, the White House plan would tip many low-income renters over the edge into homelessness.

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What to do if your loved one is homeless

Finding a homeless loved one can be difficult. So can helping them once you’ve found them. Here are some tips from people who’ve been there.
Welcome to the first fire-resistant neighborhood. Now what about the rest of California?

For years, wildfire-resilient home and neighborhood design has been a niche consideration for many California homeowners. January’s Los Angeles firestorms have made it feel more like an urgent necessity.
LA Mayor Karen Bass’ budget calls for 80% drop in financing of new affordable housing

On top of layoffs and budget cuts, the mayor’s budget proposal includes a pessimistic outlook for the city’s housing market in the upcoming year.
LA expands ban on sleeping, camping in public areas to include parts of Chatsworth

The City Council approved the designation despite a report that said policy enforcement was failing.
What’s next after LA homeless officials withheld public records on $800K in whistleblower payouts?

Here’s a look at ways the documents could come to light.

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