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Tag: Homelessness
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Organization creates pathways to jobs, housing
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Homelessness and unemployment have become critical issues in Los Angeles. With the unemployment rate in Los Angeles […]
COMMUNITY REPORT: Blazing a trail on the road to ending homelessness
By Mayor Eric Garcetti Contributing Columnist Through the struggle, isolation and loss of the last almost two years, I see a bright glimmer of hope. […]
Ridley-Thomas urges council not to neglect homeless
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended from office following his indictment on federal corruption charges, proved he may […]
Area cities taking steps to assist the homeless
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Homelessness has emerged as a hot topic in the Sept. 14 election to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, […]
Mayor signs ordinance banning most homeless encampments
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a sweeping ordinance July 30 to restrict sleeping and homeless encampments in certain areas of […]
City Council seeks to restrict homeless camps
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The City Council is expected to vote July 1 on an ordinance that would restrict sleeping on […]
State legislation could hurt non-traditional charter schools
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The COVID-19 pandemic brought about an unprecedented need to reimagine the education system. Despite parents having more […]
Agencies help tenants apply for rent relief program
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — With a monthly rent of $1,300, Claudia Chacon witnessed early into the pandemic the economic blow restaurant […]
Crete Academy instills character, responsibility in students
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Crete Academy is a nonprofit Los Angeles Unified School District charter school for children experiencing homelessness and […]