How the Los Angeles fires could exacerbate California’s homelessness crisis
In other parts of California burned by past wildfires, communities are still dealing with the fallout years later.
Los Angeles fires: Rise in homelessness, bankruptcies, rents predicted
Communities that have seen homeownership rates rise may struggle amid more competition for available housing and rising mortgage rates. Overall, the financial impact of the massive wildfires, already estimated to be among the costliest disasters in U.S. history, could have far-reaching implications on the market.
Los Angeles mayor slashed fire budget last year, prioritized homeless population
Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move that has fallen under scrutiny as wildfires rage.
Los Angeles’ continued mismanagement of homelessness is a lesson for the country
Sometimes it seems that the government’s approach to solving the problem known as homelessness is some kind of cosmic experiment designed to demonstrate, once and for all, that government cannot competently manage anything.
Why California keeps putting homes where fires burn
The Los Angeles fires expose California’s difficult road to navigate between disaster risk and solving the state’s housing crisis.
How the LA fires could exacerbate California’s homelessness crisis
As multiple fires rage in LA County, this is how some previous California wildfires have contributed to homelessness and housing shortages.
Disturbing LA case of homeless man with blowtorch sparks fresh debate over city’s out-of-control vagrant crisis
Blazes caused by the throngs of homeless flooding Los Angeles’ streets with potentially deadly encampments doubled between ...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los ...
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Homelessness officials recover $13M paid to service providers; judge pushes for more transparency
The update by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, or LAHSA, came during a federal court hearing Tuesday. The agency and other city and county homelessness entities are required to ...
Homeless man with ‘flamethrower’ busted on suspicion of arson near LA’s Kenneth Fire after residents detain him
A homeless man has been busted on suspicion of arson close to where one of the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles broke out — ...
Los Angeles wildfires: California firebug arrest caught on video as police warn of arsonists
Azusa police have arrested a 39-year-old homeless man on arson charges after arriving to find him standing just steps away ...