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LA City Council Votes to Extend Tenant Protections
Last Friday, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to extend tenant protections.
Read MoreLos Angeles City Council Approves $50 Million for Inside Safe Program
In December, Mayor Bass launched Inside Safe, a program designed to move those experiencing homelessness indoors.
Read MoreCity of Los Angeles Sued Over Oil & Gas Ban
Last week, an oil company sued the city of Los Angeles over a law that bans new oil and gas drilling white phasing out existing operations.
Read MoreLong Beach City Council Approve State of Emergency on Homelessness
Following in the steps of Los Angeles, newly elected Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson has declared a state of emergency on homelessness.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Releases 2023-2024 Budget Featuring $22.5 billion Deficit
After years of historic budget surpluses, California is preparing for a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit for 2023.
Earlier this week, Governor Newsom outlined budget cuts needed to tackle the $22.5 billion dollar deficit.
Read MoreLA County Board of Supervisors backs Mayor Bass’ State of Emergency
Last December, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support Mayor Bass’ state of emergency of homelessness.
Read MoreHow does the Recent Rain in California Affect the Drought
To start the new year, California has seen intense storms across the entire state. Northern California has experienced the worst of it, resulting in flooding and landslides.
Read MoreMayor Bass rolls out Plan to move Homeless into Hotels & Motel
On Tuesday, Mayor Bass officially launched a new program called “Inside Safe”. The initiative will move people from encampments into hotels and motels.
Read MoreMeasure ULA Transfer Tax to be Challenged in Court
Following its passage by voters last November, Measure ULA is being challenged in California courts.
Read MoreCulver City Developing Anti-Camping Law
In a special meeting on December 21st, the Culver City City Council directed city staff to draft an anti-camping law.
Additionally, Mayor Vera directed the city to declare a state of emergency for homelessness. The city council will vote on a motion on January 9th.
The actions represent a shift in Culver City’s plans to address the homelessness crisis.