Tag: homeless
LAHSA Postpones 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, January 23, the city of Santa Monica posted on its Facebook page that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) postponed...
Volunteers Wanted For 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on its Facebook page that it is looking for volunteers for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless...
Update On Step Up On Second Partnership With Beverly Hills
BEVERLY HILLS—On Monday, March 18, the Beverly Hills City Council provided an update regarding the city’s partnership with the non-profit organization, ‘Step Up on...
Pilot Program Launched To Help Those With Mental Health Crisis
SANTA MONICA—On Monday, January 8, the city of Santa Monica announced that first responders will have access to a dedicated behavioral health team to...
RV’s Removed From Hollywood Hills Neighborhood
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—More than 50 RV’s were being removed from Forest Lawn Drive in Hollywood Hills on Wednesday, December 6, as part of Los Angeles...
Gunnar Zausniewski Sentenced 12 Years For Attempted Murder
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department announced in a press release on August 4, 2023, that Gunnar Zausniewski, 37, was sentenced to 12 years...
Helping Those In Need
UNITED STATES—Oh, America we have to do so much more to help our fellow neighbor. We are in a time of crisis in this...
Mary Reno (13)
UNITED STATES—"Hello, Mary," said the stranger with stubble on his face.
It was so jarring to be greeted by a perfect stranger with warm familiarity....
Mary Reno (6)
UNITED STATES—The fingers of the bearded guy in the driver's seat fondled the gold chain. Mary Reno's heart clenched. She stood, knees trembling in...
City Council Working On Amending Nuisance Code
MALIBU- On Tuesday, August 3, the Malibu City Council announced that they are taking steps to amend the City’s Nuisance Code in an attempt...
Assault With Deadly Weapon Arrest In Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA—On Sunday, July 18, at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers with the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) were dispatched to the 1800 block of...
Malibu City Council To Consider Homelessness Task Force
MALIBU- On Tuesday, June 22, the Malibu City Council announced that they will consider the formation of a Homelessness Task Force at the City...
Paul Kiyan Charged With Burglary, Killing Pet Birds
BEL AIR—Los Angeles Count District Attorney George Gascón announced on Monday, June 21 that Paul Kiyan 34, was charged with breaking into a Bel...
City Council Approves Sherman Oaks Overnight Parking Lot
SHERMAN OAKS- On Tuesday, November 24, the Los Angeles City Council approved $109,506 in funding for a safe parking lot on Oxnard Street in...
LAPD Fights Against Homeless Camps On Beaches
VENICE—The Los Angeles Police Department begins to crack down on the homeless population as the reports for camping on beaches soars on August 22.
The...
“The Opportunity House” For Homeless College Students
WESTWOOD—An organization based in L.A. announced on August 10 that applications are open for "The Opportunity House," a project which can give college students...
Mayor Garcetti Reverses Plan To Close Homeless Shelter
BEVERLY HILLS—Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will allow the emergency shelter at Pan Pacific Park to remain open after it was set to close...
Santa Monica Motel Shelters Homeless From COVID-19
SANTA MONICA— Project Roomkey, an initiative by the City of Santa Monica and the People Concern, a social service organization, has given 26 homeless...
L.A. County Announces Winners Of Technology Innovation Challenge
LOS ANGELES—On Friday, July 30, the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative announced the winners of its Technology Innovation Challenge.
The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative...
Four Men Bribed Homeless For Forged Signatures
LOS ANGELES—Four men have admitted their role in a scheme where money and cigarettes were offered to homeless people on Skid Row in exchange...