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Category Archives: Homelessness
Cars/RV’s Used for Dwelling Produce Problems for Residents
The Covid-19 shutdowns and the “sunsetting” of City Law (SEC. 85.02. REGULATING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR DWELLING) has led to a large number of people living in vehicles, including RVs. The City Law that is no longer enforced stated: … Continue reading
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One Politician’s Experience in Homeless Shelters and an Encampment
(Circling the News had heard that the Aurora, Colorado, Mayor Mike Coffman had temporarily lived in several different shelters and an encampment as a way of better understanding the crisis. He wrote about his experience for The Denver Post in … Continue reading
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Clarifying and Responding to Readers Queries about the Homeless
A CTN reader commented about the man seen urinating at the corner of Via de la Paz and Sunset on Monday: “Of course urinating in public areas is totally wrong, but I want to point out that in many … Continue reading
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Dr. Jonathan Sherin Speaks about Status of Mentally Ill Homeless
“Ending the ‘Off & On’ Street Cycle of Severely Mentally Ill People,” was the talk given by Dr. Jonathan Sherin, director of the County Department of Mental Health, to the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness on May 24. … Continue reading
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City Council Votes 13 to 1 to Pursue Homeless Feasibility Study
The L.A. City Council voted today to approve a motion by Councilmen Mike Bonin and Mark Ridley-Thomas (Motion 21-0350) to study the feasibility of using Will Rogers State Beach, Dockweiler Beach, LAX land and two city parks, Mar Vista and … Continue reading
Westchester Neighborhood Council Opposes Bonin Motion
(Editor’s note: Paula Gerez, president of the Westchester Neighborhood Council, spoke eloquently at today’s City Council hearing regarding the Bonin/Ridley-Thomas motion that seeks to house homeless individuals on two County-owned beach parking lots and in several City parks. She has … Continue reading
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Opinion: Bonin Doesn’t Address Mentally Ill Homeless with “A Budget to Build Back Better”
Councilman Mike Bonin sent a May 23 Newsletter to residents, “A Budget to Build Back Better,” detailing how he would spend $1 billion to fight the homeless crisis. The solutions and money centered almost solely on housing. He noted: … Continue reading
One Woman Starts Homeless Email Campaign
On April 5, a resident of Studio City started a daily email campaign. This individual was frustrated because there had been no response from Councilmember Paul Kerkorian and Mayor Eric Garcetti about the plight of the homeless. The resident told … Continue reading
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Homeless Task Force to Feature Dr. Jonathan Sherin, Director of the County Department of Mental Health
The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness will host an important meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 24. The guest speaker, mental health expert Dr. Jonathan Sherin, will address “Ending the ‘Off & On’ Street Cycle of Severely … Continue reading
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Viewpoint: City Committee on Poverty and Homelessness Passes Bonin’s Motion
Today, the City Committee on Poverty and Homelessness, chaired by Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, passed Motion 21-0350, drafted by himself and Councilman Mike Bonin that would explore the feasibility of using the beach parking lots and the parks to house the … Continue reading
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