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VIDEO: Is Venice Beach safe? Mark Ryavec weighs in on the homeless issue

March 4, 2015

March 4, 2015

In this episode, Mark Ryavec, the President of the Venice Stakeholders Association talks with Executive Editor Brenton Garen about the...

Mayor Eric Garcetti encourages utilization of winter shelters in Los Angeles County

January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015

Mayor Eric Garcetti today urged people without a warm roof over their heads to seek protection from the chilly weather...

Homeless shelter officials set to set up extra beds in lieu of chilly weather

December 30, 2014

December 30, 2014

Homeless shelters are now full, but anyone needing a bed will not be turned away with chilly weather expected through...

Organizations conduct Christmas events for homeless population in Los Angeles

December 25, 2014

December 25, 2014

While thousands of Los Angeles-area residents will be opening presents today, there will also be several efforts to help thousands...

Southland winter shelter program opens ahead of time due to storm

December 3, 2014

December 3, 2014

After opening a winter shelter program just one day before rains hit the Southland, homeless advocates have persuaded additional shelters...

Identified: Homeless man gunned down in Compton drive-by shooting

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office on Saturday identified a 29-year-old homeless man who was gunned down during a drive-by...

Large gatherings in Los Angeles to feed the homeless this Thanksgiving

November 27, 2014

November 27, 2014

Thanksgiving will be marked in Los Angeles County today by large gatherings on Skid Row, the Sunset Strip and in...

L.A. County residents set to feed homeless this Thanksgiving at large gatherings

November 26, 2014

November 26, 2014

Thanksgiving will be marked in Los Angeles County Thursday by large gatherings on Skid Row, the Sunset Strip and in...

Santa Monica-based homeless outreach group seeks support for fatally injured volunteer

August 27, 2014

August 27, 2014

  A Santa Monica-based homeless outreach group asked for donations Tuesday in the name of a volunteer who was fatally...