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The poor condition of the Caltrans-owned homes is no deterrent to families pummeled by the pandemic and affordability crisis.
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Lawyers and activists for homeless people are decrying city “cleanups” near shelters
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Advisor Jason Elliott reflects on the state’s response to homelessness during COVID-19 and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mixed record on affordable housing.
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Population growth in California has slowed to a crawl. Lawmakers should interpret this a sign to finally address the affordable housing crisis in a big way.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that sex abuse, overcrowding and unhealthy conditions are rampant in three Orange County homeless shelters, saying conditions had not improved after a scathing 2019 report on the shelters.
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Terrance Stewart’s family was unable to find housing in Riverside due to his cocaine dealing conviction even after he earned a master’s degree from UC Riverside.
Activists and evangelical Christians skirmished on skid row over masking and social distancing Wednesday night, as singer Sean Feucht and his followers launched three days of New Year’s gatherings with prayer, singing and food distribution to the 50-block district’s homeless people.
Skid row activists plan a car blockade to stop Sean Feucht from staging what is billed as a “massive outreach” on skid row amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new program in San Diego pairs volunteers with homeless people for a year of assistance, mentorship and friendship.
The Los Angeles village of tiny homes for homeless people is a good idea — but shouldn’t be a $5-million project.
Coronavirus Resources
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Whether you’re moving yourself or hiring professionals, here are some recommendations on how to move during the pandemic.
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Moving often brings a lot of stress and anxiety. But local moving professionals explain how some extra planning can make your move day go smoothly.
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Affordable housing, such as Section 8 and public housing, is available, but it often requires navigating applications and government agencies. Here’s what you need to know.
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To find the right roommate, you might first have to find yourself. Here are tips and strategies for making a roommate match and keeping the relationship healthy.
Legislation and Policy
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After wildfires that ravaged Santa Rosa and Paradise, residents who lost homes have seen none of the $1.3 billion in federal funding earmarked for relief.
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President-elect Joe Biden has proposed a robust plan to jump start housing construction and add new housing subsidies in the U.S.
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To measure the relationship between crime-free policies and shifting demographics, The Times analyzed U.S. Census data.
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Nearly 2,000 communities in the U.S. and elsewhere encourage landlords to evict or exclude tenants who have had some interaction with law enforcement.
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Advisor Jason Elliott reflects on the state’s response to homelessness during COVID-19 and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mixed record on affordable housing.
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Terrance Stewart’s family was unable to find housing in Riverside due to his cocaine dealing conviction even after he earned a master’s degree from UC Riverside.
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President-elect Joe Biden has proposed a robust plan to jump start housing construction and add new housing subsidies in the U.S.
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We break down Proposition 19, which would provide a tax break for homeowners 55 and older and a tax hike for the children of homeowners.
Times Columnists
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Without help, a “perfect superstorm” of hardship is coming for Californians who are on the verge of losing their housing or who are already homeless.
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Our homeless neighbors worry about staying well in a deadly pandemic. But they have at best a thin membrane of tent to protect them.
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I often hear people complain that homelessness is out of control and that the city is doing nothing. But there is also progress.
More Housing and Homelessness News
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Southern California home prices and sales have risen rapidly in recent months, raising questions if the torrid pace can continue in 2021.
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Home prices and sales are up in Southern California amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In November, the median price jumps nearly 11%, according to DQNews.
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L.A.'s newest City Council members, Nithya Raman and Mark Ridley-Thomas, were sworn in Tuesday and City Council President Nury Martinez was reelected.
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Councilman Paul Koretz asks city agencies to find ways to reduce tiny-home costs that can hit $130,000
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Can Raman provide the model for helping California finally match its progressive rhetoric with local action on housing?
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Plans to employ the minimalist structures, known as ‘tiny homes,’ have blossomed into expensive development projects.
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The management of an extended-stay Studio 6 motel in Commerce locked out formerly homeless residents even as L.A. County was buying the property to house homeless people.
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is asking the federal government for permission to skip the homeless count scheduled for January 2021.
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The firm, which operates as Mr. Cooper, failed to provide basic mortgage servicing operations over four years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom promised “giant leaps forward” on climate. But so far state officials haven’t embraced a push to require all-electric buildings.
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Special Reports
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It costs more to build low-income housing in California than anywhere else in the U.S., and the coronavirus pandemic is likely to make matters worse.
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At 76, Judge David Carter knows he shouldn’t be on skid row exposing himself to the coronavirus. But he wants more for L.A.'s homeless people.
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California’s push for density, supporting policies to encourage using transit and building housing near job centers, has a new enemy: the coronavirus.
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Opinion
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No homeless people should be camping in brush areas of Los Angeles that could explode with fire. They should be evacuated.
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Far fewer infections have been reported than were feared. We must be doing something right.
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There’s a good reason not to force homeless people to move off a sidewalk for deep cleaning. It means they move somewhere else and increase their chances of getting COVID. If we are going to do cleanings, let’s be careful.
