Nick Gerda
Why does it often seem like there’s so little progress around homelessness? What can be done to make systems more effective? From the halls of government to the streets, I follow money and policies to examine what’s working, what’s not, and how it’s affecting people in Southern California.
I grew up in L.A. and OC, and previously spent more than a decade at Voice of OC covering the county government in Orange County – often reporting on issues like homelessness, public safety, mental health, and the role of money in politics.
My reporting helped unlock $70 million in mental health funds that had been stockpiled by Orange County officials, after a federal judge cited my stories in court hearings and demanded answers from elected leaders.
I’m always eager for story ideas and feedback. Your insights help inform my reporting. You can reach me at ngerda@scpr.org.
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In a conversation Wednesday with LAist’s show AirTalk, Bass said her office is doing a “deep dive with the numbers.” -
We're tracking progress on Mayor Bass' campaign promises on homelessness.
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How did we get here? Who’s in charge of what? And where can people get help? Here are answers to common questions around homelessness.
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The move for stricter oversight comes after LAist uncovered that the mayor’s office had not delivered transparency reports required by the city council.
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The effort comes after LAist revealed that required transparency reports have not been provided to the council.
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Critics say Inside Safe isn’t delivering on mental health care and other services. The mayor’s office attributes many of the issues to longstanding shortages.
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VA officials are running about four years behind on promises to create 1,200 homes for veterans at the campus. VA Secretary Denis McDonough told LAist he’s “completely unsatisfied” with the pace.
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L.A. County officials announced late Friday they plan to appeal a judge’s rejection of their deal to resolve a long-running federal lawsuit over L.A.’s systemic failures to confront homelessness.
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LAist has learned that biweekly reports ordered by the Los Angeles City Council on where the money is going and how many people have been sheltered have not been delivered.
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In a contentious hearing, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said L.A. County's proposal was woefully inadequate.
