Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After five years of steady rises, the total number of people experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles region dropped […]
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City to post signs with sidewalk homeless camp rules
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has approved spending $2 million from its homeless services fund for the printing and installation of […]
Sheriff criticized for sending homeless team to Venice
Wave Staff and Wire Reports VENICE — Several Venice organizations have criticized the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; saying it is calling for the “forced […]
O’Farrell calls for reports on Echo Park conditions
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, who arranged for the closure of Echo Park Lake after a large homeless encampment developed during […]
Helping homeless families is the mission of SOFESA
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOFESA, a nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families in Southern California, believes that in order […]
Hollywood neighborhood council opposes homeless ‘camping’ law
By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council has gone on record in opposition to a Los Angeles City […]
Sanctuary of Hope leads youth to self-sufficiency
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Young people who find themselves in need of help, are welcome at Sanctuary of Hope. The youth […]
LA launches COVID-19 antigen testing pilot program for firefighters
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer L.A. County reported 1,586 new coronavirus cases and 29 deaths today, reflecting an increase in the spread of the […]
70 LA businesses cited for COVID-19 violations
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer The next few weeks will be critical for Los Angeles in avoiding another surge and bringing the transmission rate — currently […]
Norwalk gets $1.3 million in federal funds for COVID-19
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer NORWALK — The city will use $1.3 million in federal funds to help cover unexpected costs to the community from […]