Both intervention and prevention can break cycles of homelessness
to the editor: Guest contributor Margaret Olmos is right to applaud California's historic investment in helping schools identify and support…
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Other cities have made progress on homelessness. Los Angeles can too
to the editor: As always, columnist Steve López is right (“For mayoral candidates and for all of Los Angeles, this…
A second offer to Spencer Pratt and 5 points on the race for mayor of Los Angeles
Well, I gave him a chance, offering him my services. He was willing to give the young rookie a primer…
Contributor: 'Super meth' isn't exactly real, but the drug is a real factor in homelessness in Los Angeles
In last week's mayoral debate, candidate Spencer Pratt said “Super meth” was causing homelessness in Los Angeles. After several years…
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath will not run for mayor of Los Angeles, ending weeks of speculation
Lindsey Horvath will not run for mayor of Los Angeles, becoming the latest political heavyweight to decide not to challenge…
Homeless Litigation Becomes Definition Battle
If a bed in a homeless shelter has been occupied, is that bed still “available”? Plaintiffs in a five-year-old lawsuit…
Is now the time to end the state of emergency on homelessness in Los Angeles?
November 7, 2025 6 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: I was surprised to learn that Mayor Karen Bass lifted…
The Generosity of Los Angeles Voters Should Make a Difference for Homelessness
Los Angeles County received a gift from voters: They approved Measure A, a half-cent-per-dollar sales tax that will provide $1…
Support: Yes to Measure A to continue fighting homelessness
Homelessness in Los Angeles County is tragic and complex, and solving it is a daunting task. The only way to…
After five years of increases, count finds fewer people living on Los Angeles streets
After rising for the past five years, overall homelessness leveled off in Los Angeles this year, with fewer people living…