Category Archives: Homelessness

Update on Pacific Palisades Post Office and Homeless Sleeping Inside

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Sue

With the cold weather and lack of homeless shelters, the local Post Office has become a place for a few people seeking shelter during the rains. On March 2, CTN posted a letter from a resident that said “I was … Continue reading →

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Two Homeless Encounters: Letter and a Cleanup

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Sue

Letter: Encounter in the Post Office I was on my way home from work, mailing a stack of letters around 10:53 p.m.. There were two men sleeping inside the Post Office. One guy was my size, 6′ 3″ and charged … Continue reading →

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Fire Issues on the Strip of Land behind the PCH Wall

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Sue

  There have been two brush fires in the past three months that have threatened homes in the Huntington Palisades. The fires, on October 22 and on February 10, were started behind the wall along PCH and were most likely … Continue reading →

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VA’s Efforts to House Vets Complicated by Covid: Braverman Explains 

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Sue

West Los Angeles VA Medical Director Steven Braverman addressed members of the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 on January 11 and was asked about his efforts to help homeless veterans. A large encampment on a Brentwood street, in West … Continue reading →

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LAPD Task Force Convened on February 14, Issues Identified

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Sue

While many in Pacific Palisades were receiving candy or flowers on Valentine’s Day, Los Angele Police Department Captain Craig Heredia, the commanding officer of the West Los Angeles Area, was providing a different gift, one of public safety. A task … Continue reading →

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Santa Monica Lacks Safety for Visitors: Businesses Ask City for Help

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s warning: the photos at the end of the piece are graphic and disturbing. This editor will leave a space between the end of the story and the  photos, so readers can exit and avoid looking at them.) A sign … Continue reading →

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Homeless Count Volunteers Receive Update and Thank you from Site Coordinator

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This CTN editor once again volunteered for the Point in Time Homeless Count on January 25 at 5 a.m. This year, in the Palisades, the count was called “Dave’s Count” in honor of David Morena, who was a … Continue reading →

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Annual Homeless Count Held in Pacific Palisades, “David’s Count”

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Sue

Volunteers were at Corpus Christi Church at 5 a.m. January 25. They received assignments, and signed waivers before walking the streets, hills, parks and beaches of Pacific Palisades for the annual LAHSA homeless count – this year called “Dave’s Count” … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness Addresses Affordable Housing

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness will host a community meeting on Monday, January 23, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. via Zoom. Brian Ulf, the board president of SHARE! (Self-Help and Recovery Exchange), will speak on “Homelessness and Affordable … Continue reading →

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Homeless Housed: Celebration of Thanks Held in Venice Near Gold’s Gym

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Sue

It was a celebration held at Rose Café in Venice on January 13 at 8 a.m., as residents thanked Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Traci Park for helping homeless off the street into temporary housing. Before the City officials arrived, … Continue reading →

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