By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – When Mayor Karen Bass was sworn in last Dec. 11, she reminded voters of a campaign promise […]
Tag: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Yes We Can! feeds and houses the homeless
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Pastor Sherman D. Manning never wanted a traditional church. He didn’t want “the responsibility or the headache.” “When I started […]
New leader appointed for county homeless authority
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Va Lecia Adams Kellum, president and CEO of St. Joseph’s Center, will be the next CEO of the Los […]
Judge extends settlement talks in homelessness suit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After hearing from the new mayor of Los Angeles, a federal judge has agreed to allow settlement talks to […]
Mayor signs directive to speed up housing permit process
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive directive expediting the approval and permitting process for fully affordable housing projects […]
Bass urges collaboration on homeless solutions
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors threw its unanimous support behind Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ emergency declaration on homelessness […]
County homeless population increases by 4.1%
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of unhoused people in Los Angeles County has increased by 4.1% since 2020, with officials warning of […]
Bethel AME Church to build housing for the homeless
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A 52-unit housing complex is beung built in the parking lot of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal […]
Head of homeless authority resigns over pay issues
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The executive director of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has submitted her resignation letter, citing disagreements with the […]
Homeless commission urges county to reject ‘status quo’
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County must “reject the status quo” and develop a more cohesive way of addressing homelessness, with the […]