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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
Los Angeles

Homeless Initiative awarded $51.5 million to assist 105 Freeway and river encampments

California awarded L.A. County $51.5 million grant to assist homeless along 105 Freeway and riverbeds for housing and services. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

A year ago, L.A. County declared homelessness a state of emergency. Is it working?

23,664 people in L.A. County were placed in permanent housing, an 18% increase over 2022.
37,505 people were moved to interim housing, a 15% increase over 2022. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Annual count of homeless residents begins in Los Angeles, where tens of thousands live on streets

LA County begins annual count of homeless residents to estimate the number of unhoused individuals and determine their needs.
The count is the largest among similar efforts in major cities and is mandated by the federal government for funding eligibility. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Annual count of homeless residents begins in Los Angeles, where tens of thousands live on streets

LA County begins annual count of homeless residents
Count aims to estimate number of unhoused people and assess their needs [ more ]
morehomelessness
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

New law promises retail workers in unincorporated L.A. County 'fair workweek'

Workers in L.A. County's unincorporated areas will have more control over schedules starting July 2025, with advance notice, compensation for changes, and regulation of shift timing. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
Los Angeles

In nick of time, L.A. County adds staff to keep juvenile halls open. Many are skeptical it'll last

L.A. County avoided juvenile hall shutdown by addressing staffing issues. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County probation officer accused of sex with jailed youth

A probation officer in Los Angeles County was arrested for having sex with a minor in a juvenile facility.
The officer, identified as Rafaela Martinez, faces charges including sex with an inmate, arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd purposes, and contraband possession. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Undecided in the L.A. D.A.'s race? Here's where candidates stand on key issues

More than half of voters undecided in LA County DA race. Challengers struggle to stand out. Strongest opinions on sentencing enhancements and death penalty. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Ads were supposed to make Gascon's challengers stand out. So why do they all look the same?

A crowded race for LA County District Attorney with similar campaign ads.
Importance of video ads in reaching LA County's large electorate. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County has a new ballot processing facility. Here's how you can observe

Every L.A. County ballot will now be tabulated in one central facility in City of Industry.
The L.A. County Ballot Processing Center is a 24-hour secured facility previously housed by Fry's Electronics. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
California

Lancaster accuses county of $10-million "illegal profit" on Sheriff's Department contract

Lancaster sued LA County for overcharging on policing services. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

L.A. County settles PACE loan lawsuits; affected homeowners to receive millions

Los Angeles County settled for $12 million over home improvement lending program issues
The PACE program in LA County faced allegations of harming vulnerable homeowners [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

L.A. County backs a legal path for street vendors in unincorporated areas

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors is pushing forward an ordinance to regulate street vending in unincorporated parts of the county
At least 16 cities in L.A. County have already created their own rules around street vending since California decriminalized it in 2018 [ more ]
therealdeal.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

TRC Retail Pays $66M for La Canada Town Center

TRC Retail acquires La Canada Town Center for $66 million, paying $574 per square foot.
Retail property market in L.A. County is experiencing a decline, with reduced asset sales and leasing activity. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Lawsuit challenging L.A. County's new limits on cash bail suffers major setback

A judge has ruled that L.A. County's new bail schedule, which limits the use of cash bail, is not unconstitutional.
The lawsuit filed by a dozen L.A. County cities seeking to block the new bail schedule suffered a setback with this ruling. [ more ]
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