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Benjamin Oreskes

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Benjamin Oreskes is a general assignment reporter in the California section. Previously, he wrote the Essential California newsletter. Before coming to The Times in February 2017, Oreskes covered foreign policy at Politico in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Northwestern University, and looks forward to seeing the Wildcats play in the Rose Bowl sometime soon.

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Trump officials say they’ll help on homelessness. But only if L.A. meets these conditions

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Trump officials say they’ll help on homelessness. But only if L.A. meets these conditions

Trump officials are prepared to offer L.A. help on homelessness, but they want some changes in return, including on police and housing regulations.

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Voters could decide if California cities will be punished for not reducing homelessness
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Voters could decide if California cities will be punished for not reducing homelessness

California

Voters could decide if California cities will be punished for not reducing homelessness

A California task force is calling for a constitutional amendment to require local governments to reduce homelessness or face possible legal action.
Politics

Trump and Garcetti, enemies in public, are quietly working out a deal on homelessness

Politics

Trump and Garcetti, enemies in public, are quietly working out a deal on homelessness

Despite harsh rhetoric from Trump about L.A.'s homeless crisis, top officials are working on a plan that would involve more federal funding and land.
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Interstate 5 closed by snow as new storm pounds Southern California

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Interstate 5 closed by snow as new storm pounds Southern California

The National Weather Service is predicting 1 to 2 inches of rain along the coast and in the valleys, and up to 3 inches in the San Gabriel Mountains over the next several hours.

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How much more snow is on the way at ski resorts?
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Inglewood Mayor James Butts accused of harassment by former executive assistant

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Inglewood Mayor James Butts accused of harassment by former executive assistant

A former assistant to Inglewood Mayor James Butts is accusing him of harassment, abuse and retaliation.
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Federal homelessness chief has harsh words for California: ‘You can’t tell me it’s working’

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Federal homelessness chief has harsh words for California: ‘You can’t tell me it’s working’

Robert Marbut is brand-new at the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. But he is already criticizing the work being done in California.
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Supreme Court leaves cities with one option on homelessness: More housing

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Supreme Court leaves cities with one option on homelessness: More housing

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a major homelessness case could end of local anti-camping laws and spur more construction of shelters.

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High court’s decision on homeless case is a blow to cities wanting more policing powers
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Lancaster wants to clamp down on groups feeding homeless people

California

Lancaster wants to clamp down on groups feeding homeless people

Lancaster has proposed changes to the municipal code that would prohibit charitable groups from feeding homeless people in almost every public space.
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He wanted to ban feeding homeless people. Now he’s about to lead a federal homeless agency

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He wanted to ban feeding homeless people. Now he’s about to lead a federal homeless agency

Robert Marbut, known for urging cities to stop “enabling” homeless people, is poised to become the next executive director of federal homeless agency. His predecessor, Matthew Doherty, will advise California on homelessness.
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Leader of L.A.’s top homeless agency quits after a ‘long five years,’ rising public anger

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Leader of L.A.’s top homeless agency quits after a ‘long five years,’ rising public anger

After five years of leading LAHSA through restructuring and growth, Peter Lynn is stepping down as executive director. Homelessness has increased 33% during his tenure.

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