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Category Archives: Homelessness
Homelessness in L.A. Not Decreasing. Why?
By TIM CAMPBELL Union Rescue Mission CEO Mark Hood used an excellent visual model to describe just how small a reduction has been made in LA’s homeless population, if LAHSA’s latest PIT (Point in Time) count is to be believed. … Continue reading
Posted in City, County Supervisors, Homelessness
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America’s Streets Are Not Shelters: Time to Rethink Homelessness Policy
(Editor’s Note: Tim Campbell is a Westchester resident who spent a career in the public service and managed a municipal performance audit program. He wrote: “I’ve written a bazillion words about homelessness, and this guy sums it up perfectly in … Continue reading
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It Is Unsafe to Camp under Los Angeles Freeways
A fire under the 10 Freeway in November 2023, closed down that roadway. At least 16 homeless people — including a pregnant woman — living underneath the freeway were brought to shelters. More than 160 firefighters responded to the blaze, … Continue reading
Posted in City, Homelessness
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Shut Up! Opposing Viewpoints Not Wanted
By TIM CAMPBELL In early July, a member of the Venice Neighborhood Council notified me I was invited to speak at its upcoming meeting about recent developments in LA’s homelessness environment. About a week later, I was informed I’d been … Continue reading
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On the Outside Looking In: My Evening with the Toyo Kids
(Editor’s Note: All names in this story have been changed. Writer Chaz Plager grew up in Pacific Palisades and lost his family home during the fire. He taught himself Japanese during Covid and is fluent. This August he is in … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness, Kids/Parenting
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Homeless Bureaucracy not Helping People off the Streets
(Editor’s note: this article first appeared in CityWatch on August 11 and is reprinted with permission.) By TIM CAMPBELL Most of my regular readers know I have great respect for Union Rescue Mission (URC), and the work it does on … Continue reading
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Executive Order on Homelessness Asks for Accountability
(Editor’s note: This article was first published in CityWatch on July 28, 2025 and is reprinted with permission.) BY TIM CAMPBELL A lot has happened in the homelessness arena in the past few days. Two of those events are particularly … Continue reading
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Viewpoint: The Numbers Are in for the Homeless Count—And So Is the Spin
By TIM CAMPBELL The Los Angeles Housing Services Authority (LAHSA) released the 2025 Point In Time (PIT) Count numbers, on July14. According to the count, homelessness dropped four percent countywide and a little more than three percent in LA’s City limits. … Continue reading
Posted in City, Homelessness
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Governor’s Office Explains the Lie
The office of Governor Gavin Newsom reached out to CTN because “there have been rampant rumors around the Palisades and Los Angeles communities regarding a funding announcement from the Governor’s Office and subsequent inaccurate coverage from Center Square click here. The … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness, Palisades Fire
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This Year’s Point in Time Count: Numbers Are Down, Doesn’t Account for Deaths
The following numbers were released by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ Office, today after the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) released its Point in Time (PIT) Count. Homelessness reported to have declined for two years in a row in L.A. … Continue reading
Posted in City, Homelessness, L.A. County Supervisors
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