Sacramento D.A. Sues City Over Homeless Encampments
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho has filed a lawsuit against the City of Sacramento over its handling of homelessness.
Los Angeles to Crack Down on So-Called ‘Vanlords’
The rise in tent encampments is a well-known byproduct of Los Angeles’ homeless crisis. But tents aren’t the only unorthodox abodes exploding on L.A. streets.
U.S. Supreme Court May Finally Weigh in on Martin v. Boise
A Ninth Circuit ruling that banned many cities from enforcing anti-camping laws could finally be taken up by the U.S.
Cecil Hotel’s Unhoused Residents Decry Filth and Violence
The Cecil's streak of bad luck continues.
Sacramento District Attorney Threatens City Over Homelessness
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho threatened legal action against the City of Sacramento Monday over its escalating homelessness crisis.
Alaska Mayor to Give Homeless People One-Way Tickets to California Cities
The mayor of Alaska’s largest city is considering a policy that would provide homeless individuals with one-way plane tickets to places like Los Angeles or San Diego.
L.A. Sees Increase in Homelessness
Homelessness in the City of Los Angeles County rose 10% in January, according to the annual point-in-time survey.
Homelessness Forced a Councilmember Out of Her District. Should She Keep Her Seat?
California’s affordable housing crisis has forced countless residents out of their homes and neighborhoods. As an unfolding drama in Ojai reminds us, elected officials are not immune.
San Jose Mayor Meets With Concerned Students to Discuss Homeless Encampments Near School
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan met Tuesday with students from KIPP San Jose Collegiate to hear their concerns about a homeless encampment next to the school.
Long Beach Manager Donates Portion of Salary Increase to Homeless Initiative
Thomas Modica did the same thing last year.