Karen Bass shares optimistic outlook of LA
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed top issues which includes Palisades Fire recovery, homeless crisis in the city, and crime.

Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58

Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.

Lexington Park drawing safety complaints
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Neighbors say Lexington Pocket Park in Hollywood has become unsafe due to drug activity, gang graffiti and unsanitary conditions.

Open drug use plagues MacArthur Park
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A planned sonar search of MacArthur Park Lake was halted Monday after Los Angeles Park Rangers stopped the unpermitted operation and threatened arrest, according to businessman John Alle.

LA charity leader arrested for embezzling millions in homeless funding

Alexander Soofer allegedly pocketed at least $10 million -- using the public money for a down payment on his Westwood home, private schooling for his kids, trips to Las Vegas, private jet travel, and stays at luxury resorts from Hawaii to Florida, prosecutors said.

LA charity leader arrested for homeless fraud
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Millions of dollars meant to help the homeless in Los Angeles is gone after a Westwood man allegedly embezzled the funds to buy luxury homes and cars. 

Annual homeless count begins in Los Angeles amid budget cut, accountability concerns

Volunteers began the annual Los Angeles homeless count amid major budget cuts and continued concerns about the accuracy of the data used to guide funding and services.

Annual homeless count begins in Los Angeles
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Volunteers began the annual Los Angeles homeless count amid major budget cuts and continued concerns about the accuracy of the data used to guide funding and services.

LA County launches new department of Homeless Services and Housing

County leaders say the new department will allow the board of supervisors to have better oversight of the money being spent on homelessness.

2026 Greater LA Homeless Count begins three-night push

Volunteers across Los Angeles are launching the annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, utilizing new data collection apps and specialized teams to tally the region's unhoused population.

2026 Greater LA Homeless Count begins
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Hundreds of volunteers will fan out across the San Fernando Valley and metro Los Angeles area Tuesday evening to begin the annual three-night Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.

Thousands of volunteers to deploy for 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

The 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count begins this week, utilizing new app-based technology and specialized staff to provide a critical snapshot of the region's unhoused population.

Volunteers urgently needed for LA's annual homeless count

Governor Gavin Newsom announced $419 million will be sent to Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego to help fight homelessness.

Newsom directs additional funds for homelessness
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced nearly $420 million are headed to LA, San Francisco, and San Diego to help fight homelessness. This comes just days before the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's annual count of those who are unhoused. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts Ben Shapiro on podcast

California Governor Gavin Newsom and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro debate contentious issues like state management, immigration, and tax policy, fueling national speculation about Newsom’s future political ambitions.

LA City crews clean up homeless encampment in Westwood after complaints from residents

City crews cleared a long-standing homeless encampment near Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard after residents complained of unsafe and unmanageable conditions.