Streets Of Shame

Reports on Los Angeles' homelessness issue

streets of shame Apr 4

Most of LA’s Homeless Are Left on the Crowded Streets During Coronavirus Crisis

Despite promises of making thousands of shelter beds, hotel and motel rooms available so Los Angeles’ homeless can come off the streets during the coronavirus crisis, NBC4’s I-Team found most beds acr...

Skid Row Apr 2

Judge Orders Status Report on LA Skid Row Toilets, Sanitation Facilities
Skid Row Mar 24

Hearing Set to Discuss Skid Row Homeless Solutions During Coronavirus Pandemic

coronavirus Mar 19

Emergency Hearing Set for Lawsuit Over Virus Protections for LA’s Homeless

An emergency hearing is scheduled for Thursday in a federal lawsuit challenging what an activist group contends is a lack of action to protect homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Er...
coronavirus Mar 17

Coronavirus Testing Available for the Uninsured, Homeless

One doctor urges anyone with symptoms to get tested at a county hospital, which are running free tests. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
streets of shame Mar 10

Lawsuit Seeks to Require LA to Provide Beds for Homeless

A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks to force Los Angeles officials to provide thousands of shelter beds in an effort to stem what it described as the unfolding “human tragedy” of people living in sq...
homelessness Mar 7

Formerly Homeless Runners Put on Their Shoes for LA Marathon

Some people who used to be homeless are putting on their running shoes for this weekend’s LA Marathon. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, March 6, 2020.

streets of shame Mar 9

Federal Lawsuit Could Force City and County to Address Homeless Crisis

Federal lawsuit claims politicians have breached their duty to citizens and alleges violation of state laws to help the homeless. People are dying on the streets at a rate of three per day. John Cádiz Klemack reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020.
homelessness Mar 7

Man Escapes Homelessness, Plans to Run LA Marathon

“We can’t watch you die.” Those were the last words Ben Shirley said his friends told him when they left him on the stairs outside the Midnight Mission in 2012. He stumbled through the door of the Los Angeles nonprofit just as one of the workers was finishing his shift. “For some reason, he saw this animal in front of…...
streets of shame Mar 6

LA County Homeless Event Applauds Successes, Notes Failings

The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative conference encouraged leaders to let those who have escaped homelessness lead the conversation. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
homelessness Mar 3

Pet-Friendly Homeless Shelter Opens in Vacant Building in San Pedro

A 40-bed, pet-friendly homeless shelter with showers, laundry, health care specialists, casework services, community rooms and 24-hour security opened Monday in a formerly vacant building in San Pedro. The building is in the 100 block of West Eighth Street, near South Harbor Boulevard, and was formerly the Los Angeles County Public Health Clinic. I...
streets of shame Feb 29

This Antelope Valley Housing Campus Could Help Homeless

An innovative new housing campus being built in Lancaster could be a model for getting people off the streets. John Cádiz Klemack reports for NBC4 News.
homelessness Feb 29

Lancaster Develops Center to House Homeless People

The city of Lancaster is developing a 14-acre Kensington campus to fight against homelessness in Los Angeles. John Cadiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb.28, 2020
Decision 2020 Feb 28

Race Underway to Lead LA’s Largest Council District

Two candidates are trying to out the incumbent Los Angeles City Councilman John Lee, arguing he has failed to address homelessness. John Cádiz Klemack reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.
streets of shame Feb 26

New LA Command Center Opens to Fight Homelessness

The center is modeled after the command center set up after Hurricane Harvey. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
Feb 21

New LA Navigation Center Offers Help for Homeless

The navigation center was produced with HHH funds and seeks to provide the homeless with temporary housing while connecting them with permanent housing opportunities. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.
Feb 21

Study Suggests ‘Housing First’ Model Worsens Homelessness

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, a strong proponent for the “housing first” model, agreed the tactic needed to be combined with other approaches. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.
Skid Row Feb 20

Man Pleads Guilty to Paying Homeless People With Cigarettes for Signatures in Voter Fraud Scheme

One of nine people charged with paying homeless people on Skid Row for their signatures on official petitions and voter registration forms has pleaded guilty. Norman Hall, 62, was sentenced to a year in jail and placed on probation. He was also ordered to complete 100 hours of community service, the LA County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesd...
streets of shame Feb 20

Governor Promises State Properties for Homelessness

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces that he will make state-owned properties available to local governments for use for free to help with homelessness. John Cádiz Klemack reported on NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
Feb 14

Trailers Offered to Help Shelter LA County’s Homeless

There are currently 10 trailers in place, but there are 30 more planned to open in Los Angeles County. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020.

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