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Prop 1 opponents concede California homeless crisis ballot measure is likely to pass
Opponents of a statewide ballot measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom as a key step to tackle California’s homeless crisis conceded that the proposition is likely to pass.
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NewsConference: One-on-one with California Governor Gavin Newsom on Prop 1
NBC4’s Conan Nolan’s one-on-one with California Governor Gavin Newsom on Proposition 1, the $6.4 billion bond issue to build mental health treatment facilities for those suffering from critical mental illness and substance abuse. It’s not a tax increase. It does not come from your property tax. This bond does something we have not done in 50 years, says Governor Newsom.
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Why homeless people in Los Angeles are left with few options
LA is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to get the homeless off the streets, but there is little help and housing for those with chronic addiction and mental health issues. The I-Team’s Joel Glover reports on Feb. 26, 2024.
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Hollywood recording studio impacted by homelessness in the area
Sunset Sound was burglarized on Sunday and has been set on fire twice, but those aren’t the only issues the business is facing — the owner says the homeless encampments surrounding the studio are making artists feel unsafe. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 13, 2024.
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Boyle Heights celebrates new tiny home village for unhoused residents, mariachi performers
A new tiny house village was unveiled Thursday in Boyle Heights to offer shelter to unhoused residents and mariachi performers experiencing homelessness.
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Boyle Heights celebrates new tiny house village
A community of tiny homes meant to house unsheltered residents was unveiled in Boyle Heights. Kathy Vara reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 8, 2024.
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Long Beach begins creating city's first youth homeless shelter
Long Beach began renovations on Tuesday for the creation of the city’s first youth-only homeless shelter.
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Annual homeless count begins in Long Beach
Dozens of volunteers hit the streets of Long Beach to take part in the annual homeless count, which helps the city gather information to better allocate resources for the unhoused community. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 25, 2024.
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OC homeless count begins
Volunteers are hitting the streets of Orange County to get a count of how many unsheltered community members there are. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 24, 2024.
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LA, Orange Counties begin homeless count
The annual three-night Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is underway with volunteers fanning out in primarily in West Los Angeles and the southeast portion of the county Wednesday.
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Safe Place for Youth conducts annual LA youth homeless count
Safe Place for Youth, a Venice Beach organization operating 10 homeless shelters throughout the Los Angeles area, reported a 40% increase in youth homelessness in 2023 and expects another increase in 2024. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 24, 2024.
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What to know about the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
Thousands of volunteers will be part of an effort this week to capture a snapshot of the homeless crisis in Los Angeles.
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Homeless count begins in Los Angeles and Orange counties
Los Angeles and Orange County authorities and volunteers are getting ready to conduct the 2024 point-in-time homeless count Tuesday evening.
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Family speaks out after man killed by 3 hit-and-run drivers
The family of a man who was left to die in the middle of a Pacoima road after being hit by three drivers is speaking out about their grief. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 19, 2024.
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Nonprofit responds to worker spraying homeless man
A nonprofit organization whose employee was seen on video spraying an unhoused person with a hose is speaking out. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 19, 2024.
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City-contracted employee fired after video shows them spraying homeless person with hose
A city-contracted employee was fired after a video showed him spraying a water hose toward an unsheltered person on the sidewalk in Los Angeles’ Skid Row.
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Video appears to show worker spray homeless person
Disturbing video shows a city-contracted employee seemingly spray a water hose at an unsheltered person in Los Angeles. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 18, 2024.
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LA expands overnight RV parking ban on the Westside
The city of Los Angeles has expanded its RV parking ban once again to include more streets on the west side. While supporters say this will encourage RV residents to move into traditional housing, opponents say that’s not a viable option as housing costs increase with limited support for those who are struggling.
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OC pilot program tackles homelessness by preventing eviction
The program, which Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento calls “first of its kind” looks to make sure the homelessness problem doesn’t get any worse by setting aside $3 million in funds for people being evicted.
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LA expands RV ban on west side
The city of Los Angeles is expanding its ban on parked RVs to include more streets on the west side. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 18, 2024.