Feds investigate LA County homeless spending
Billions of dollars have been spent in LA County, yet the problem of homelessness remains far from being solved. Now a federal task force is investigating possible fraud and corruption. That task force is lead by the new US Attorney for the region Bill Essayli.
Free prom dresses for students experiencing homelessness
Teen girls experiencing homelessness will be able to pick out their dream dresses in Hollywood.
SoCal's use of homeless funds under investigation
A federal task force is investigating how Southern California is using money dedicated to battling homelessness after an audit in Los Angeles found more than $2 billion unaccounted for.
CA homeless crisis: DOJ launches task force to investigate misuse of homelessness funding
A recent court-ordered audit criticized the homelessness services in Los Angeles for being "disjointed" and lacking financial controls.
Eaton Fire survivors struggling after displacement
Many of the Eaton Fire survivors are still struggling to find places to sleep. This comes three months after they were displaced by the wildfires.
Long Beach police arrest second man accused of 2021 murder at homeless encampment
Samuel Villalba was shot and killed at a homeless encampment on Jan. 10, 2021. Police have just arrested a second man accused of his murder.
LA homeless services CEO resigns days after County votes to effectively defund agency
Earlier this week, the LA County Board of Supervisors voted to create a county agency on homelessness.
LA City Council limits money going to Bass' Inside Safe program
The City Council gave Karen Bass' office $17 million than they asked for for homelessness programs like Inside Safe.
LA County defunds LA Homeless Services Authority, creates its own department
The new county agency is expected to be in place by Jan. 1, 2026, with all funding pulled from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and transferred to the new county department by July 1.
LA County creates new homeless agency
Under the plan approved Tuesday on a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Holly Mitchell abstaining, the new county agency is expected to be in place by Jan. 1, with all funding pulled from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and transferred to the new county department by July 1, 2026.
LA County's half-cent sales tax taking effect
Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A, a half-cent sales tax to fund homelessness solutions, replacing the expiring Measure H quarter-cent tax.
LA County's 'Half-cent sales' tax to combat homeless crisis takes effect Apr. 1
Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A, a half-cent sales tax to fund homelessness solutions, replacing the expiring Measure H quarter-cent tax.
Protesters duel over Del Rey homeless RV camp
Dozens gathered in Del Rey to protest who they called squatters "taking advantage" of the system. Those living there say they're "simply trying to exist."
Massive homeless RV encampment cleared out
A luxury RV lot that has been taken over by squatters and the homeless is starting to be cleaned out. Officials have given residents five days to get out.
Cleanup efforts begin at luxury RV lot taken over by squatters
LA County Sheriff's officals said they are fighting enforcement on a private lot and stringent laws that protect squatters
RV lot taken over by homeless to be cleaned out
Homeless squatters have taken over a luxury RV lot in Industry, but now officials say they expect to clear out the encampment soon.
Abandoned RV parking lot in City of Industry taken over by homeless, residents say
The property manager, neighbors, and business owners say it's become a crime-ridden homeless encampment over the past two years.
Homeless squatters take over luxury RV lot
A luxury RV lot in Industry has been completely taken over by squatters. Now the area is plagued with rampant crime, fires and more.
Homeless man shot dead in downtown LA
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet provided details on the motive behind the attack.
Los Angeles homelessness down, data shows
Early data from the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count shows a 5-10% drop in unsheltered homelessness.