Category Archives: Homelessness

Westchester Neighborhood Council Opposes Bonin Motion

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

(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”

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

  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 →

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One Woman Starts Homeless Email Campaign

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

  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

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

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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Letter: Resident Points Out City Does Not Own Beaches

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Hon. Eric Garcetti, Mayor, City of Los Angeles Hon. Nury Martinez, President, Los Angeles City Council Hon. Mark Ridley-Thomas, Chair, City Council Homelessness & Poverty Committee (HPC) Hon. Kevin de León, Hon. Joe Buscaino, Hon. Monica Rodriguez & Hon. Nithya … Continue reading →

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Dog Killed in Arson Fire: Remembered in Ceremony on Venice Beach

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

A ceremony was held May 2 on Venice Beach to honor an 8-month old dog, Togo, and his owner, Dr. Courtney Gillenwater. The dog perished in an alleged arson fire in the early a.m. on April 21 in Venice. Gillenwater, … Continue reading →

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Letter Against Using Mar Vista Park for Homeless: No to Bonin’s Motion

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Circling the News is running a letter a day until the L.A. City Commission on Poverty and Homelessness meets on May 13. All of the public comments can be found at https://lacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?compiledMeetingDocumentFileId=8168) Krista Greenberg submitted her letter on … Continue reading →

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The LGBTQ+ Community Opposes Use of Will Rogers for Tiny Homes

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Circling the News is running a letter a day until the L.A. City Commission on Poverty and Homelessness meets on May 13. All of the public comments can be found at https://lacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?compiledMeetingDocumentFileId=8168. This was one of the first … Continue reading →

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City Council Committee Hearing on Thursday Will Address Using Beaches and Parks to House Homeless

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

On March 31, without alerting neighborhoods in City Council District 11, Councilmen Mike Bonin and Mark Ridley-Thomas sent the following motion (Council File 21-0350). The proposal seeks to provide temporary-style housing for the homeless at several sites, including Will Rogers State Beach, … Continue reading →

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