Long Beach Sees First Drop in Homelessness Since 2017 Amid Ongoing Challenges and Program Successes
Long Beach reports a 2.1% reduction in homelessness since 2017, marking its first decline in years, with Youth homelessness significantly down. Challenges remain, but city initiatives show progress.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Proposes Budget Focusing on Homelessness, Public Safety, and City Livability
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proposes a budget focusing on homelessness, public safety, and enhancing city livability, including investments in emergency services and infrastructure, with a reduction in funds from the previous year.
California's HCD Unveils Road Map for Planning Housing Needs Through 2040 Amid Affordability Crisis
California's HCD released a report on future housing planning to address the housing crisis by 2040, recommending updates to the RHNA process and emphasizing the need for accurate data for policymaking.
Los Angeles County Launches Rental Inspections to Protect Tenants, Conscious of Small Landlord Burdens
Los Angeles County Supervisors unanimously approved the Rental Housing Habitability Program to inspect rental properties, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger emphasizing the balance between protecting tenants and supporting small landlords.
Los Angeles Leaders Rally Behind Mayor Karen Bass' Public Safety Initiatives, Citing Crime Reduction and Community Efforts
Mayor Karen Bass is praised for her public safety efforts in LA, with reduced violence and a focus on prevention, garnering support from community leaders and professionals for her inclusive approach.
Los Angeles County Approves Plan to Boost Rental Housing Oversight, Awaits Final Vote
Los Angeles County lawmakers approve an ordinance for regular inspections of rental units to ensure livability, with provisions for tenant-initiated inspections and rent withholding to compel landlord compliance.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn Spearheads Gun Buyback Initiative in Lynwood Seeking Safer Communities
Janice Hahn is organizing another gun buyback event in Lynwood, offering gift cards for surrendered firearms to improve community safety. This initiative has collected over 1,500 guns to date.
Los Angeles County Offers $10 Million in Grants to Nonprofits for Commercial Lot Acquisitions
LA County offers $10 million in grants from ARPA for nonprofits to buy vacant lots and buildings and revitalize neighborhoods. Application deadline for funding is December 1, 2024, with resources and training for applicants available.