Homelessness

Karen Bass talks about the efficacy of her signature Inside Safe program, preparing LA for the Olympics, and Measure HLA.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A Long Beach mother is fighting for reforms in the mental health system after her son’s lifelong battle with addiction and mental illness led to his untimely death.

from KCRW Features

Will the potential candidates’ visions for the country match what voters are looking for? Plus, a Supreme Court case spotlights dueling approaches to compassion.

With likely rematch, Biden and Trump start shaping their visions

Will the potential candidates’ visions for the country match what voters are looking for? Plus, a Supreme Court case spotlights dueling approaches to compassion.

from Left, Right & Center

Where do GOP hopefuls stand after Donald Trump’s Iowa caucus win? Can the Israeli government eradicate Hamas without triggering all-out regional conflict?

What did Trump’s Iowa victory reveal about the political landscape?

Where do GOP hopefuls stand after Donald Trump’s Iowa caucus win? Can the Israeli government eradicate Hamas without triggering all-out regional conflict?

from Left, Right & Center

KCRW’s departing reporter Anna Scott talks about the gains and setbacks in housing and homelessness — after eight years covering the beat.

Anna Scott reflects on 8 years of covering LA homelessness

KCRW’s departing reporter Anna Scott talks about the gains and setbacks in housing and homelessness — after eight years covering the beat.

from Greater LA

A convenience store in Skid Row is changing hands from the community-oriented Korean American family that runs it — to a Black-led nonprofit.

Skid Row grocery store sale offers Black-Korean healing

A convenience store in Skid Row is changing hands from the community-oriented Korean American family that runs it — to a Black-led nonprofit.

from Greater LA

Underdog Community Project is a mutual aid group of volunteers and trained veterinarians who help unhoused Angelenos keep their pets happy and healthy.

Helping unhoused Angelenos care for their pups, cats, bunnies

Underdog Community Project is a mutual aid group of volunteers and trained veterinarians who help unhoused Angelenos keep their pets happy and healthy.

from Greater LA

For people experiencing homelessness, it can be tough to stay in touch with friends and family. The nonprofit Miracle Messages aims to make it easier.

Pairing unhoused Angelenos with ‘phone buddies’ to fight loneliness

For people experiencing homelessness, it can be tough to stay in touch with friends and family. The nonprofit Miracle Messages aims to make it easier.

from Greater LA

Governor Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court, a new mental health program, opened in LA on December 1 to uncertainty, conflicting concerns, and high hopes.

No, CARE Court won’t solve homelessness. But what will it do?

Governor Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court, a new mental health program, opened in LA on December 1 to uncertainty, conflicting concerns, and high hopes.

from Greater LA

The nonprofit Street Symphony will turn Skid Row into a music festival and community resource fair on December 10 for its Re/Sound Festival.

Re/Sound Festival brings tunes and resources to Skid Row

The nonprofit Street Symphony will turn Skid Row into a music festival and community resource fair on December 10 for its Re/Sound Festival.

from Greater LA

Want to contribute on Skid Row? Missions need your help, and not just in December.

Skid Row has holiday volunteers, but need is year-round

Want to contribute on Skid Row? Missions need your help, and not just in December.

from Greater LA

Rent-stabilized tenants in LA could see an increase in February as high as 7%. Landlords say it’s necessary to keep up with expenses.

Rent could go up 7% for many LA tenants next year

Rent-stabilized tenants in LA could see an increase in February as high as 7%. Landlords say it’s necessary to keep up with expenses.

from Greater LA

The Aetna Street Collective came together three years ago to advocate for a tight-knit unhoused community facing harassment and street sweeps.

‘Inside Safe’ and sweeps didn’t help unhoused residents on Aetna Street

The Aetna Street Collective came together three years ago to advocate for a tight-knit unhoused community facing harassment and street sweeps.

from Greater LA

Unhoused Angelenos in temporary shelters will get priority for many city-funded affordable housing units — under policy shift enacted by Mayor Karen Bass.

Karen Bass introduces new system for homeless housing

Unhoused Angelenos in temporary shelters will get priority for many city-funded affordable housing units — under policy shift enacted by Mayor Karen Bass.

from Greater LA

LA will purchase the Mayfair Hotel in Westlake for transitional housing. The move signals more city investment in temporary shelter – not just permanent housing.

LA’s purchase of hotel for homeless shows a strategy shift

LA will purchase the Mayfair Hotel in Westlake for transitional housing. The move signals more city investment in temporary shelter – not just permanent housing.

from Greater LA

Eviction filings in LA County are at their highest level in recent years. An August 1 deadline for some indebted renters could mean even more tenants forced out.

The predicted ‘eviction tsunami’ hits LA

Eviction filings in LA County are at their highest level in recent years. An August 1 deadline for some indebted renters could mean even more tenants forced out.

from Greater LA

As the need for mental health services grows, Fullerton is testing a new way to de-escalate police encounters by bringing social workers into the 911 mix.

Social workers — not cops — to respond to ER calls in Fullerton

As the need for mental health services grows, Fullerton is testing a new way to de-escalate police encounters by bringing social workers into the 911 mix.

from Greater LA

A judge recently blocked the city of Fullerton from enforcing a ban on people parking their RVs on the streets without a permit.

Unhoused people may keep RVs parked on Fullerton streets, says judge

A judge recently blocked the city of Fullerton from enforcing a ban on people parking their RVs on the streets without a permit.

from Greater LA

A federal appeals court decision on homelessness drew blistering dissents from conservative judges, who blamed the court’s liberal wing for “paralyzing” local communities.

Ninth Circuit conservatives blast appeals court ruling on homelessness

A federal appeals court decision on homelessness drew blistering dissents from conservative judges, who blamed the court’s liberal wing for “paralyzing” local communities.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In spite of billions of dollars spent on housing, services and intense policy attention, homelessness in LA remains stubbornly high.

Homelessness up 9% in LA County: Questions and answers

In spite of billions of dollars spent on housing, services and intense policy attention, homelessness in LA remains stubbornly high.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand