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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OC supervisors adopt a winter hotel voucher program for unhoused families

There is an acute need for shelter space during winter months, especially for families with children.
LA fire victims are suddenly thrust into an unforgiving rental housing market

The region already had a severe shortage of affordable housing. With thousands of families displaced by fires, it’s now even worse.
OC supervisors to vote on a winter hotel voucher program for unhoused families

The vote comes after the county decided not to open additional winter shelters this year.
Asking rents skyrocket as LA fires destroy homes

For one listing, rent jumped nearly 86% since September. The agent said she told her client, “People are desperate, and you can probably get good money.”

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Wildfires delay annual Los Angeles homeless count

Going forward during the region's fire crisis would compromise data and safety, officials say.
Cheat Sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim

We have tips from California's insurance commissioner on how to contact the state and start the claims process, and how to keep you and your loved ones from falling for scams.
Homelessness officials recover $13M paid to service providers; judge pushes for more transparency

The funds were cash advances to service providers in the Los Angeles region.
New homelessness data: How does California compare to the rest of the country?

Homelessness grew just 3% in California last year, compared to 18% nationwide.
LA officials call on landlords to accept housing vouchers from veterans under new streamlined process

The two-pronged approach aims to get more housing vouchers into veterans' hands while boosting the number of units available.
Widespread encampment sweeps: A look back at California's homelessness response in 2024

Many California cities cracked down on homeless encampments in 2024. What's in store for 2025?
100-plus cities, including in SoCal, banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.

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LA tenants are facing rent hikes of up to 6%; city officials recommend lower caps

The L.A. City Council has failed to vote on new rent control limits ahead of a looming Feb. 1 deadline. Should increases be put on hold?

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