The FAFSA is a nightmare for homeless students. Why haven't we fixed it?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an annual requirement that most enrolled and college-bound students dread. But…
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Bass launches re-election campaign and begins fundraising for June 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass kicked off her re-election campaign on Monday, saying she is seeking a second four-year term…
How California makes it nearly impossible to build affordable housing
To the editor: It’s easy to say, “Let’s build more affordable housing.” But doing it is another story entirely. (“Housing…
How will the Supreme Court's ruling on homeless encampments affect California?
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that cities in California and the West can enforce laws that restrict homeless encampments…
After 5 years of increases, count reveals fewer people living on the streets of Los Angeles
After rising over the past five years, overall homelessness stabilized in Los Angeles this year, with fewer people living on…
Editorial: Drop in homeless numbers in Los Angeles proves shelter programs work
Finally, homeless numbers in the city of Los Angeles are trending in the right direction. Results from the 2024 homeless…
Luggage of an airplane passenger found in a homeless encampment
A Southern California woman who took an American Airlines flight to Hollywood Burbank Airport discovered that her lost luggage had…
Homeless man allegedly killed by USC student in Greek dispute identified
Authorities have identified the homeless man who police say was killed by a USC student in an altercation this week…
Cities Should Stop Transferring Their Homelessness Problem to Los Angeles
To the editor: We've been hearing for a while about other cities and states busing homeless people to Los Angeles.…
Krekorian accuses Burbank police of abandoning homeless man in Los Angeles
A video released Friday by Los Angeles City Council Speaker Paul Krekorian appears to show two Burbank police officers leaving…