Homelessness
The LA County Board of Supervisors and BizFed Announce Partnership on Homelessness
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors announced a partnership with BizFed to eradicate homelessness.
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 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 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 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.
Mayor Bass Declares a State of Emergency on Homelessness
On her first day in office, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially called a state of emergency on homelessness.
During her inauguration, she announced that will begin her term at the city’s Emergency Operations Center to declare a state of emergency.
Read MoreLA City Council Recommends Motion to Address RV Encampments
The Los Angeles City Council has recommended a motion that will look to rehouse people experiencing recreational vehicle (RV) homelessness.
Although this year’s homeless count suggested that homelessness has slowed down, RVs used as encampments have rapidly been increasing.
Read MoreGov. Newsom Agrees to Release $1 Billion for Homelessness
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom agreed to release $1 Billion in funding for homelessness after withholding it.
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