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On homelessness, the new Biden administration is offering to spend more on the problem — but it will need buy-in from Congress.
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With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, the California court system is preparing for eviction cases to double
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When L.A. County nixed a plan to build a new jail, Supervisor Hilda Solis saw an opportunity to use the land for homeless housing. In under five months, the unused parking lot has been transformed into 232 units of permanent and interim housing at $200,000 per unit, a record for speed and cost.
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Councilman Kevin De León will introduce a range of motions Tuesday with the goal creating 25,000 new housing units for homeless people by 2025
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget includes $750 million for local governments to purchase motels, hotels and apartment buildings.
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Will California lawmakers extend eviction protections or pass meaningful legislation to increase housing production this year?
The new stimulus bill passed by Congress includes $25 billion in rental relief for struggling tenants, $2.6 billion of which is coming to California. Can I apply?
Jon David Guerrero pleaded guilty to slayings that included hammering sleeping homeless men with railroad spikes.
Massive job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will leave tens of thousands of low-wage workers without homes over the next three years, a report published Tuesday by a Los Angeles-based research group forecasts.
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A rise in deaths of homeless people is being driven by drug overdoses involving fentanyl, a report by L.A. County public health officials concludes.
Coronavirus Resources
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Whether you’re moving yourself or hiring professionals, here are some recommendations on how to move during the pandemic.
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Moving often brings a lot of stress and anxiety. But local moving professionals explain how some extra planning can make your move day go smoothly.
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Affordable housing, such as Section 8 and public housing, is available, but it often requires navigating applications and government agencies. Here’s what you need to know.
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To find the right roommate, you might first have to find yourself. Here are tips and strategies for making a roommate match and keeping the relationship healthy.
Legislation and Policy
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The poor condition of the Caltrans-owned homes is no deterrent to families pummeled by the pandemic and affordability crisis.
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Advisor Jason Elliott reflects on the state’s response to homelessness during COVID-19 and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mixed record on affordable housing.
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Population growth in California has slowed to a crawl. Lawmakers should interpret this a sign to finally address the affordable housing crisis in a big way.
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Terrance Stewart’s family was unable to find housing in Riverside due to his cocaine dealing conviction even after he earned a master’s degree from UC Riverside.
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Will California lawmakers extend eviction protections or pass meaningful legislation to increase housing production this year?
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Advisor Jason Elliott reflects on the state’s response to homelessness during COVID-19 and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mixed record on affordable housing.
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Terrance Stewart’s family was unable to find housing in Riverside due to his cocaine dealing conviction even after he earned a master’s degree from UC Riverside.
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President-elect Joe Biden has proposed a robust plan to jump start housing construction and add new housing subsidies in the U.S.
Times Columnists
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Without help, a “perfect superstorm” of hardship is coming for Californians who are on the verge of losing their housing or who are already homeless.
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Our homeless neighbors worry about staying well in a deadly pandemic. But they have at best a thin membrane of tent to protect them.
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I often hear people complain that homelessness is out of control and that the city is doing nothing. But there is also progress.
More Housing and Homelessness News
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As the COVID-19 pandemic rages, the official tally of 330 homeless deaths in 2020 represents an increase of about 50% over the previous year — and it is probably an undercount, advocates say.
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Homeless people shouldn’t need to choose between a cold tent and a virus-riddled shelter.
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The head of Los Angeles homeless initiative, which has coordinated the county’s response to the homelessness crisis and managed the disbursement of hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds, is stepping down.
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The coronavirus is finally hitting people living in L.A. County homeless shelters, after months of surprise the pandemic had not already ravaged a vulnerable community.
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A state program, Project Homekey, has resulted in one of the largest expansions in shelter for homeless people ever. Without more federal funding, it will expire.
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Evangelical Christian supporters of singer Sean Feucht clashed with protesters over masks and social distancing at a skid row event.
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Skid row activists plan a car blockade to stop Sean Feucht from staging what is billed as a “massive outreach” on skid row amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A new program in San Diego pairs volunteers with homeless people for a year of assistance, mentorship and friendship.
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The Los Angeles village of tiny homes for homeless people is a good idea — but shouldn’t be a $5-million project.
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Southern California home prices and sales have risen rapidly in recent months, raising questions if the torrid pace can continue in 2021.
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Special Reports
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It costs more to build low-income housing in California than anywhere else in the U.S., and the coronavirus pandemic is likely to make matters worse.
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At 76, Judge David Carter knows he shouldn’t be on skid row exposing himself to the coronavirus. But he wants more for L.A.'s homeless people.
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California’s push for density, supporting policies to encourage using transit and building housing near job centers, has a new enemy: the coronavirus.
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Opinion
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Can Raman provide the model for helping California finally match its progressive rhetoric with local action on housing?
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No homeless people should be camping in brush areas of Los Angeles that could explode with fire. They should be evacuated.
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Far fewer infections have been reported than were feared. We must be doing something right.
