Category Archives: Homelessness

Accuracy about Race/Age of Homeless Questioned

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Sue

When the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LASHA) released the most recent point in count for the Homeless, the results also stated how many Hispanic, Black, Asian and White people were homeless. The specific ages of the homeless were also … Continue reading →

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Diversion Program Suggested for Attempted Murder

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Sue

Early Friday Morning, Palisades resident and a Santa Monica store owner John Alle sent the following email: Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. I’ll be face-to-face in a courtroom for the first time in a Preliminary Hearing with the transient addict … Continue reading →

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Lots of Questions about Why Homeless Aren’t Being Helped or Housed: Few Answers

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in CityWatch on July 15 and is reprinted with permission.) TIM CAMPBELL  After the June 28 announcement that LAHSA’s latest PIT count showed miniscule decreases in overall and unsheltered homelessness, LA officials were quick … Continue reading →

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Abandoned Home in Castellammare Used by Squatters

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Sue

Castellammare neighbors are worried that a recent transient is illegally camping in a now-City owned home on Porto Marina Way. A young man, with a skateboard, who has been offered help by the Homeless Task Force on Homelessness, has allegedly … Continue reading →

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Homelessness in L.A.: Big Ship, No Rudder

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The following article appeared in CityWatch on July 8 and is reprinted with permission.) TIM CAMPBELL When, LAHSA announced a nearly imperceptible reduction in homelessness at a public relations event on June 28, leaders from Dr. Va Lecia … Continue reading →

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Shady Real Estate: Room with a View of a Stream

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Sue

  A homeless individual found a spot in the Santa Monica Canyon flood control area, which feeds water to the ocean, and settled in – no air conditioning needed. Located under Amalfi and Entrada, a neighbor reported to the Pacific … Continue reading →

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Woman Attacks Will Rogers Beach Goers

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Sue

A woman, described as a transient, attacked a family in Temescal Park near Pacific Coast Highway. She then fled across PCH to Will Rogers State Beach, where she assaulted another female. Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Finally, LAHSA Is Releasing the Count

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Sue

Well, looky, looky. Finally, on Thursday, June 27, the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) is releasing its January “Point in Time” count. And, they’re releasing it the same day as the U.S. Presidential debate. Now, why would they do … Continue reading →

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Homelessness and the Million Dollar Question

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Sue

By TIM CAMPBELL (This column ran on June 17, 2024, in CityWatch and is reprinted with permission.) Recently, I was challenged by a colleague to a thought experiment.  What would homelessness programs in LA look like if the budget was … Continue reading →

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Zero Moved into Permanent Housing, According to City Records

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Sue

By SUE PASCOE and TIM CAMPBELL It seems all it will take to end homelessness in Los Angeles is more money. On the November ballot, voters will see the Affordable Housing, Homeless Solutions & Prevention Now initiative, which would end … Continue reading →

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