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 Promised to Preserve Low-Cost Housing. These Tenants’ Homes Were Turned Into Hotel Rooms Anyway.

When the American Hotel converted into a tourist hotel, its long-term residents lost not just their affordable housing but the creative community that long thrived in the iconic building.
120 New Apartments For Unhoused Veterans Were ‘Move-In Ready.’ Months Later, Most Sit Empty

Officials celebrated the new apartments at a grand opening in early May. But most of the housing is still unoccupied.
Los Angeles Housing Department Will Investigate Residential Hotels

Following a Capital & Main and ProPublica investigation, which found that buildings meant for housing are instead being rented to tourists, the mayor’s office asked for a review.
Why Can't We Stop Homelessness? 4 Reasons Why There's No End In Sight

Many cities have devoted considerable focus and money to house people, only to see the number living outside continue to rise.
LA County Supervisors Want To Provide Free Attorneys To Renters Facing Eviction

A proposal still in early stages aims to start out by giving free eviction attorneys to low-income tenants in unincorporated parts of L.A. County.
New York Developer Acquires Troubled Chinatown Affordable Housing Complex

Sale comes after Cathay Manor’s former landlord was criminally charged by the city for mismanagement.
LA Mayor Renews Homelessness Emergency Declaration

Extending a previous emergency declaration, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass promises better tracking of progress on homelessness.
How LA Failed to Stop Landlords From Turning Low-Cost Housing Into Tourist Hotels

Fifteen years ago Los Angeles passed a law to preserve residential hotels as housing of last resort. Now, amid the homelessness crisis, Capital & Main and ProPublica found some hotels may be violating that law by offering rooms to tourists.
Fullerton Can't Enforce RV Parking Ban, OC Judge Rules

Plaintiffs argued the ban was overly broad and discriminated against people living in their vehicles, especially people with disabilities.
Only 5 of California’s 120 Legislators Are Renters; They Have United to Fight for Tenants

The renters’ caucus is pushing to win both protections and political clout for the state’s 17 million renters.
$40M has been spent to house 1,400 people in LA motels. 6% have landed permanent housing

The homeless program has moved nearly 1,400 people into hotels and motels, but just 77 have secured long-term housing. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass reacted to the newly revealed figure on LAist’s AirTalk.
My House Or My Beach? Why California’s Housing Crisis Threatens Its Powerful Coastal Commission

The California Coastal Commission has broad authority to protect the state’s shoreline. Now, some want to curtail its power over affordable housing proposals.

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