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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County supervisor criticizes LA homeless services chief for ‘sloppy work’ in ethics breach

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger responded to an LAist investigation that found LAHSA CEO Va Lecia Adams Kellum signed a $2.1 million contract with her husband’s employer.
Judge rejects Norwalk’s attempt to dismiss state lawsuit over city’s homeless shelter ban

The ruling says city officials cited no evidence that homeless shelters and other types of housing posed an immediate threat to public safety.
How the Eaton Fire motivated Altadena renters to organize for change

The nascent Altadena Tenants Union has become a magnet for renters who’ve faced displacement, rent hikes and lease terminations in the wake of the fires.
LA may get wildfire eviction protections countywide. Here’s what we know

The Board of Supervisors vote is the first step to helping tenants who've been economically impacted by the fires.
Vacation property executives face charges for alleged post-fire price gouging in Hermosa Beach

This is the third price gouging case filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta over alleged attempts to increase rents on tenants displaced by the fires.
Thousands of volunteers launch LA’s annual homeless count

The data collected over the next several days plays a big part in how resources and programs are allocated.
Recent wildfires raise stakes for LA’s annual Homeless Count

Service providers worry disaster recovery efforts will take priority over the yearly survey of homelessness.
Red Cross opens new shelter in Duarte for fire evacuees in Pasadena

Eaton Fire evacuees at the Pasadena shelter have been wondering where they'll go next for more than a week. On Friday, they got the answer.
Eviction protections for renters who lost jobs after the fires fails key LA City Council vote

After a contentious debate pitting landlords against renters — and councilmembers against each other — a post-fire eviction proposal didn’t secure enough votes to pass.
Housing advocates suing city of LA over rezoning requirements

The organizations accuse the city of failing to meet a state-mandated deadline for additional housing development.
Has homelessness changed under Mayor Bass? Here’s what you told us

LAist readers share what they’ve observed in their neighborhoods.
Over $600M in tax dollars will start rolling in soon under Measure A. Here’s how you can weigh in

The proposed spending plan is up for discussion today and a decision is expected as early as next month. And LAist wants to hear from you.

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