Category Archives: Homelessness

The Challenging, Heartbreaking Story of One Homeless Woman in Our Midst 

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Sue

“I feel badly about the situation,” the woman’s sister told neighbors during a Zoom call arranged by Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin on Wednesday. “We’ve tried to help her. We can’t get her to take help. We don’t know … Continue reading →

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Another Day at the Illegal RV Encampment on Jefferson

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Sue

There were screams and then a woman was sobbing, saying, “He took my dog. He took my dog.” The woman said the man came into her van, hit her and hit her friend – another woman, threatened them with a gun … Continue reading →

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Venice RV Dweller Paints Mural of Mike Bonin on Side of Camper

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The December 15 story is reprinted by permission of Westside Current. Circling the News had asked CD 11 Candidate Allison Polhill about the camper by Westminister Elementary School in early November when she was working for LAUSD under … Continue reading →

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Anti-Camping Ordinance Needs Support

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Circling the News received the following letter/information and is sharing it with residents.) Hello CD11 Neighborhood/Community Councils, Buscaino’s Anti-Camping ballot initiative motion will be voted on 10 a.m., tomorrow, November 23. We need City Council to approve this … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Parking in Los Angeles Is Selectively Enforced, Allowing Overnight RV Parking

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Sue

  During Covid, there were numerous RVs that permanently established themselves in Los Angeles City parks, even though “No Overnight Parking” signs were posted (LAMC 63.44). The lack of enforcement is especially hazardous for residents who want to use local … Continue reading →

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Bonin Casts Dissenting Vote on Approving $2 Million to Post Signs for Anti-Camping Enforcement

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Sue

 (Editor’s note: This story, published on November 2 in the Westside Current, is reprinted with permission.) The Los Angeles City Council today [Tuesday] approved spending $2 million from its homeless services fund for the printing and installation of signage to enforce a … Continue reading →

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Councilman Bonin Delays Forcing Action at Ballona Wetlands;  Asks for Feasibility Study

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Sue

Millions of birds fly along a 7,500-mile migratory route between northern Alaska and the southern tip of South America. Wetlands, including the freshwater Ballona Ecological Reserve in Playa Vista, provide vital resting points. Ballona is in an unique location between salt and … Continue reading →

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“New” Meth Could Be Cause of Increased Homelessness, Says Illuminating Article in The Atlantic

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Sue

Members of the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness, have told Circling the News that they have seen a recent increase in homeless people using meth. Methamphetamine is not a new drug – and not new here. In the early 2000s, … Continue reading →

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Readers Write Regarding Councilman Mike Bonin

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Sue

  Circling the News has received several notes from readers regarding the recall petition drive against Councilman Mike Bonin and other actions taken or not taken by the Councilman: RECALL IS A SHAM: One reader wrote: “I would love to … Continue reading →

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Villanueva Visits Westchester Park, Bonin Pushes Back On Twitter

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Circling the News received the following letter from a Westchester resident, which was sent to the the Recreation and Parks Commissioners and RAP General Manager Michael Shull on October 22: “I drove by the park yesterday and saw … Continue reading →

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