Thousands Housed in Project Roomkey in Los Angeles, but NIMBYism, Lack of Permanent Affordable Housing Blunt Progress
The Project Roomkey program temporarily houses unhoused individuals in hotel rooms during the COVID-19 crisis
June 23, 2020
CIM Group Abandons Effort to Buy Crenshaw Mall; Community Members Take Victory Lap
"When our community comes together we can achieve anything" - Akili
June 22, 2020
Tormented by a Bandit, Unhoused Residents Just Want to Be Left in Peace
A young man who regularly harasses the unhoused residents of the 110 freeway underpass at Venice Blvd. had come through and tipped the hand-washing station over, spilling its remaining water out.
May 11, 2020
As Public Health Prepares for Vending Crackdown, Street Vendors Call for the Cancellation of Rents
Street vendors decry having been left to fend for themselves during a disaster, seek cash assistance, the cancellation of rents, and an end to criminalization
May 4, 2020
Evicted During COVID-19: “I Have Been Homeless for 20 Days…What’s Going to Happen to Me?”
A true eviction moratorium might have kept Miguel housed and stable; now he fears for his mental health and his ability to get back on his feet
April 27, 2020
L.A. City Council to Hear More Proposals for Tenant Protections Today
I'll be live tweeting debate highlights and decisions via my personal twitter account
April 7, 2020
Vending in the Time of Corona: An Elotera Who Can’t Afford to Stay Home Is Attacked
Vendors across the city wonder how they will feed their families; a Street Vendor Emergency Fund aims to help
April 1, 2020
LA City Council Holds a Do-No-Harm-to-Landlords Doctrine
Landlord members of L.A. city council fear eviction moratorium impact on small landlords more than on at-risk tenants
March 27, 2020
Eyes on the Tracks: Driver Darts in Front of Blue (A) Line Train
A driver ignored flashing lights, bells, lowered barriers, and horns, and made a left turn in front of an oncoming train.
March 5, 2020
Destination Crenshaw to Break Ground February 29
On February 29, community leaders will gather at Vernon and Crenshaw to break ground on the 1.3-mile-long public art project that will celebrate Black life, culture, and contributions
February 6, 2020
