With El Niño danger passed, focus shifts on homeless river dwellers

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy Martin Villa checks on a homeless man living along the San Gabriel River bed in Irwindale.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy Liz Aguilar walks through brush along the San Gabriel River looking for homeless encampments.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies Martin Villa and Liz Aguilar check on a homeless man living along the San Gabriel River bed in Irwindale.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy Martin Villa talks to Carla Bynog, who’s homeless, while patrolling the San Gabriel River bed.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy Martin Villa checks on homeless people living along the San Gabriel River bed in Irwindale.