Homelessness
LA City Council Approves Mayor Bass’ Budget Plan
The Los Angeles City Council has passed Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Read MoreIntroducing BOMA’s 41.18 School Ordinance Map
Following Los Angeles decision to include schools into 41.18, BOMA has created a map to know if your building is protected by the ordinance.
Read MoreLA County to Appeal Rejection of Homelessness Settlement
Los Angeles County has announced that it will appeal a judge’s rejection of a settlement deal that would address the county’s homelessness problem.
Read MoreLong Beach Reports a 4.6% Increase in Homelessness
The City of Long Beach has reported they counted 3,447 people experiencing homelessness in the area, a minor increase from 2022.
Read MoreA Recap of Mayor Bass’ State of the City Address
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has given her first State of the City Address where she touched on a number of issues affecting the city.
Read MoreSanta Monica Declares a State of Emergency on Homelessness
Santa Monica has officially declared a state of emergency on homelessness.
They become the latest city to do so following the declaration by Mayor Bass last December.
Read MoreThe City Council of Culver City Votes to Prohibit Camping in Public Spaces
The City Council of Culver City Votes to Prohibit Camping in Public Spaces Homelessness, Housing, Local Legislation The City Council of Culver City voted 3-2 in favor of prohibiting camping in public places. The adoption of the ordinance is very controversial as housing advocates are concerned about the promotion of enforcement rather than services and…
Read MoreMayor Bass Signs Executive Directive to Find Buildings that can be Used for Housing
Mayor Bass signed an executive directive ordering city officials to prepare a list of unused buildings in Los Angeles within the next three weeks.
Read MoreA Recap of Biden’s State of the Union Address
President Joe Biden gave his annual State of the Union address last Tuesday with a message of optimism and bipartisanship.
Read MoreLos Angeles Begins 2023 Homeless Count
Los Angeles Begins 2023 Homeless Count Homelessness Last week, Los Angeles County launched its 2023 homeless count. Although the Los Angeles Housing Services Authority (LAHSA) does its annual count, due to the new leadership around the county zeroing in on homelessness, there is extra attention. In the meantime, volunteers will be hitting the streets and counting…
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