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LA City Council Introduces Plan to Increase Public Space
The Los Angels City Council is moving forward with a plan that seeks to create more space for pedestrians.
Read MoreLA City Council Votes to Purchase Mayfair Hotel to House Homeless People
The Los Angeles City Council has approved the purchase of the Mayfair Hotel for $83 million to fight homelessness.
Read MoreIs the Increase in Smash-and-Grab Robberies a Result of Zero Cash Bail?
With an increase in smash-and-grab robberies, is zero cash bail to blame?
Read MoreNew Policy Change at HUD Will Allow Expedited Housing Process for the Homeless
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a major policy shift that will allow housing applications from homeless individuals to be expedited.
Read MoreTalks of the LA City Council Expanding Grow More Popular
In the Council’s Committee on Governance Reform, the idea of increasing the size of the City Council from 15 to over 20 was talked about.
Read MoreLA County Board of Supervisors Launch New Motion to Assist with Homelessness
The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors has passed a motion establishing a regional foundation for accelerating homelessness solutions.
Read MoreLong Beach Launches Crisis Team to Replace Police for Certain Calls
The City of Long Beach has launched a pilot program that will send mental health professionals to certain emergency calls.
Read MoreLA City Employees Agree to 24-Hour Strike
To add to the list of labor disputes, thousands of Los Angeles City workers will be going on a 24-hour strike.
Read MoreUnpaid Rent from the First 18 Months of the Pandemic is Officially Due
Following the end of the eviction moratorium earlier this year, rent payments missed during the first 18 months of the pandemic were officially due on August 1st.
Read MoreLong Beach Unveils Proposed 2024 Budget
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson unveiled the city’s $3.2 billion 2024 budget proposal, highlighting accomplishments in homelessness and major plans for the future.
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