Housing & Homelessness
Housing issues, homelessness crisis in California
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Homeless Man Wins $1 Million Jackpot in California Lottery
‘I just can’t wait to get off the streets,’ the Central Coast man said in a video posted on Instagram.
Silicon Valley Tops List of Nation’s Quickest-Selling Housing Markets
The San Jose metro’s median listing price of $1.39 million is the highest in the nation.
California Bill Would Ban Fines, Jail Time for Homeless Acts Related to ‘Basic Survival’
This includes sleeping in public, setting up a tent, or using blankets or pillows, according to the bill.
U.S. Attorney Forms Task Force on Homelessness Fraud
‘California has spent more than $24 billion over the past five years to address homelessness,’ he said.
Los Angeles County Will Create Its Own Homelessness Department
County officials voted to set up the new homeless department after defunding the prior agency, which lost track of billions in spending.
Sheriff’s Department Removes Squatters Who Took Over Parking Lot With Stored RVs
The property owner said a third-party had trespassed on their property and left 60 RVs that were taken over by homeless individuals.
Federal Judge Says He Does Not Trust Figures From Los Angeles Homeless Services
The judge said he would hold another hearing next month to continue discussions.
Los Angeles County Supervisors to Vote on Overhauling Homelessness Agency
After an audit found that an agency lost track of more than $2 billion, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will vote on creating a new department.
En Vogue Founding Member Reveals She’s Been Living in Her Car for 3 Years
The former 1990s singer shared in a YouTube video what led to her homelessness, which she learned to embrace: ‘I felt like I was on a camping trip.’
Los Angeles Lost Track of Billions in Homelessness Funding, Audit Finds
An audit commissioned by a federal judge found that a Los Angeles agency suffered incomplete documentation and insufficient financial accountability.
Rebuilding After Disaster: How LA Can Expedite the Process
In this interview, Michael Bohn discusses the obstacles to rebuilding, and what steps the city and state can take to streamline the process.
New State Website Lets Californians Track Homeless Funding
Gov. Newsom unveiled a site that he said will allow people to hold the government to ‘a higher level of accountability.’
City in San Francisco Bay Area Approves Sweeping Camping Ban
The ordinance in Fremont forbids anyone from camping on public properties.
US Home Permits Decline as Mortgage Rates Remain Elevated
The average weekly rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage recently exceeded the 7 percent level for the first time since May 2024.
Insurance Losses Could Reach $20 Billion in Los Angeles Fires
Total economic losses could reach $275 billion, making it the costliest wildfire in U.S. history.
As Wildfires Tear Through Los Angeles County, One Couple Steps up to Shelter Evacuees
‘I had my staff drop everything, call local hotels and start reserving room blocks,’ said attorney Gina Zapanta.
California Imposes 1-Year Insurance Cancellation Freeze in Areas Ravaged by Wildfires
California’s insurance commissioner has imposed a one-year freeze on insurance policy cancellations in wildfire-hit areas to protect affected residents.
