The study bolsters previous research which concluded that California’s chronic shortage of housing, which imposes crushing costs on low-income families, lies at the heart of the crisis.
Homeless people in California are already a vulnerable group, often struggling with poor health, trauma and deep poverty before they lose their housing.
Other corporate landlords in the industry will argue that bills expanding renter protections will worsen the housing crisis by killing production. This couldn’t be further from the truth
According to a recent LAist survey conducted between Dec. 12 and March 12, 33% of respondents who classified themselves as either homeowners or renters felt homelessness stood as “their biggest personal stressor”
As part of Downtown Santa Monica Inc. (DTSM)’s ongoing efforts to help address homelessness, the organization will hold its first ever DTSM Connect Day
Venice Councilwoman Traci Park is taking action to address the growing concern about “van lords” who rent out RVs to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
