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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LA County Supervisors Approve 'Vanlord' Resolution

L.A. County Supervisors approve a resolution to crack down on "Vanlords" who rent out RVs for people to live in.
In D.C., Bass Presses Feds to Clear Barriers to Housing Unhoused Veterans

Bass followed up with the VA secretary on a federal rule that LAist previously reported was keeping hundreds of unhoused veterans with disabilities around the country from accessing housing.
A ‘Vanlord’ Crackdown Could Be Coming To LA County Unincorporated Areas

A vote on the issue is expected Tuesday by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors.
How To Look For A Lawyer In LA If You’re Facing An Eviction

Most L.A. tenants don’t have an attorney in eviction court. If you’re facing an eviction, here’s how to start looking for legal aid.
This prolific LA eviction law firm was caught faking cases in court. Did it misuse AI?

Dennis Block runs what he calls a 'leading eviction law firm.' A judge said legal citations submitted in Block's name for a case were fake. Experts told LAist the errors likely stemmed from AI misuse.
Mayor Bass Appointed to LA Homelessness Commission

The L.A. city council unanimously confirmed Mayor Karen Bass’ appointment to the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority.
Pasadena Now Requires Landlords To Pony Up For 'No Fault' Evictions

The fees are some of the most generous in the L.A. area. Proponents say they will help displaced renters find new housing, but one landlord group called them "a bounty".
LA's Anti-Camping Ordinance Isn't Being Enforced Evenly

New data from LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia's office shows hundreds of more arrests in one city council district.
Los Angeles Is Using AI To Predict Who Might Become Unhoused And Help Before They Do

L.A. is housing more people than ever, but an even greater number keep falling into homelessness. This first-of-its-kind prevention program calculates who seems most at risk for landing on the street.

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LA Mayor Picks New Top Advisor On Homelessness and Housing

Lourdes Castro Ramirez, who oversees much of the state’s homelessness and housing spending, will start as Karen Bass’ chief of housing and homelessness on Nov. 6.
Boyle Heights March Protests Rent Increases, Housing Conditions

The Los Angeles Tenants Union and Union de Vecinos are organizing a march in Boyle Heights today, calling attention to tenants' struggles amid rising rent prices.
Small But Mighty: California's Renters Caucus Lands 5 Tenant Bills On The Governor's Desk

The Renters Caucus' five members say they're the only California legislators who rent the place they live.

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