Debate over Echo Park Lake fence removal divides community
Two years after police cleared a large homeless camp and the city fenced Echo Park Lake amid massive protests, a new council member wants to bring down the chain link barrier. Reactions are mixed.
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Roach motels, irregular food: Inside Safe faces issues as it expands
Participants in Mayor Karen Bass’s signature homelessness initiative report a disorganized rollout and serious habitability issues in some of the places where they’re staying.
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If you’re a tenant facing eviction in LA, here’s what to do
Navigating eviction court can be overwhelming, especially for those without a lawyer. But there are some free resources that can help.
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Could guaranteed eviction lawyers help LA tenants stay housed?
In LA eviction court, tenants almost never have lawyers, while landlords almost always do. LA City Council is weighing a law that would guarantee legal representation for those fighting to stay housed.
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In LA eviction court, tenants almost never have lawyers, while landlords almost always do. LA City Council is weighing a law that would guarantee legal representation for those fighting to stay housed.
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Some unhoused Angelenos are now ‘Inside Safe.’ But will they get permanent homes?
Mayor Karen Bass’s “Inside Safe” initiative has brought more than 100 unhoused people into shelters. But how fast will permanent housing materialize?
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Mayor Karen Bass’s “Inside Safe” initiative has brought more than 100 unhoused people into shelters. But how fast will permanent housing materialize?
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