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YouTube Spotlights InvisiblePeople.TV & Helping Homeless Today
"Fifteen years ago, Mark Horvath was homeless on the streets of Los Angeles," begins YouTube's introduction to today's user spotlight. "Today, he runs InvisiblePeople.tv, a project that inspires people who live in tent cities, in shelters, and on sidewalks to share their stories on YouTube."
If you aren't familiar with Horvath's work, these videos are a great introduction. You may also know him from his blog, Twitter, or have had the pleasure to meet him in person.
Previously on LAist:
- Local Homeless Advocate Blogger Wins $50K Grant
- A Different Take on Shopping Carts
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.