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Category Archives: Homelessness
PCH Task Force Addresses Potrero Canyon Park, RV Parking and Street Racing
The Pacific Coast Highway Task Force held its quarterly meeting Wednesday on Zoom, with State Senators Ben Allen and Henry Stern and Assemblyman Richard Bloom in attendance. “It is important to cut across jurisdictional issues on PCH regarding accidents, evacuation … Continue reading
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OPINION: The City Needs to Tackle More Than Housing When It Comes to Addressing the Homeless Crisis
The homeless encampments that surround Gold’s Gym in Venice, are stacked under the 405 Freeway on Venice Boulevard and even the “town” on Skid Row are the results of choices made by our elected officials, including Councilman Mike … Continue reading
Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Homelessness
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Two Important Dates to Mark on the Calendar
BLOOD DRIVE: “We’re All in This Together” is the theme of this fall’s American Red Cross Blood Drive In cooperation with the ARC, the American Legion Ronald Reagan-Palisades Post 283 is hosting two community blood drives. The first will be … Continue reading
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Constituents Say Councilmember Krekorian ‘Lied’ to Recreation and Park Commissioners
At the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners meeting on August 6, two projects were brought forward that involved housing the homeless on City park property inside pallet structures (some 8′ by 8′ and others 10′ by 10′). The first … Continue reading
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Councilman Mike Bonin Hosts Virtual Town Hall on “Reimagining Public Safety”
Six panelists spent the first hour of Councilman Mike Bonin’s town hall on reimagining public safety explaining how the majority of people in Los Angeles support defunding the police. The panelists at the Zoom meeting were Dr. Melina Abdullah, Professor Michele … Continue reading
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L.A. Rec and Park Commissioners Approve Pallet Housing for Homeless at Two Park Sites
At a Zoom meeting on August 6, the L.A. Recreation and Park Commissioners voted 5-0 to allow construction of two separate homeless “towns,” constructed of pallets, at two park sites. At the start of the meeting, L.A. Department of Recreation … Continue reading
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SPORTS—Presbyterians Offer a Sock Drive ‘N’ Dunk Fundraiser This Sunday
During Covid-19, finding a “sport” that everyone can participate in safely is absolutely trying. But the Missions Committee of the Palisades Presbyterian Church has come up with a fun activity for the whole community. The Sock Drive ‘N’ Dunk will be … Continue reading
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Homeless News: Encampments Are Cleared and Interested Residents Can Register for Task Force Meeting on Zoom
TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS: The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness is hosting a Zoom webinar from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 27. The meeting is titled “The Homeless Front: Where Are We Now?” And will feature Heidi Marston, … Continue reading
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General Manager Shull Updates Use of City Recreation Centers for Homeless
L.A. Recreation and Parks General Manager Mike Shull provided an update about the city’s use of recreation centers to house the homeless during the Covid-19 crisis. He spoke during a public-accessible Virtual meeting held by the Rec and Park Board … Continue reading
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Palisades Rotarians Donate $1,000 for YMCA’s Shower Kit Drive
Many of the YMCAs in Los Angeles have opened their locker rooms/showers to the homeless during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some, like the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, do not have these facilities but are helping to raise money to purchase supplies for a … Continue reading
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