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Business owners line streets with barriers to deter homeless in Chatsworth
After the city cleared out RVs near Chatsworth businesses, property owners placed concrete barriers along the street in hopes of discouraging future parking. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 22, 2024.
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Annual sleep out raises money to help homeless youth
Dozens have volunteered to sleep outside the Covenant House LA Shelter for a fundraiser event meant to raise money and awareness for homeless youth. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2024.
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Santa Ana mayor proposes ordinance to crack down on homeless encampments
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua proposed on Tuesday a new ordinance that aims to take stronger actions against homeless encampments in the name of keeping the community clean and safe, she says.
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Santa Ana to consider homeless crackdown
City leaders in Santa Ana are considering a city ordinance in an effort to clean up homeless encampments in the community. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
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Why some LA homeless shelters are in danger of shutting down
As NBC4 investigates, homeless shelter operators said the city of LA isn’t fully funding about 1,200 shelter beds. Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
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Some of LA's interim homeless shelters face a worsening financial crisis
More than a dozen homeless shelters in Los Angeles could be forced to close due to financial crisis.
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Santa Monica College offers program to prep students for career in homeless services
Santa Monica College is offering new program to teach students how to help the homeless and get people into housing.
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Want a career in homeless services? LA college is offering program
It’s believed to be the first of its kind in California. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
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$500M of Los Angeles' homeless funds unspent last year
The city of LA had budgeted $1.3 billion for a variety of programs during the fiscal year that ended in July. Investigative reporter Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
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Los Angeles Controller says city failed to spend $500M in homeless funding
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia said he’s identified more than $500 million budgeted for homelessness programs that wasn’t spent during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
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‘Unsafe security issue.' Homeless encampment fire in Van Nuys raises alarm bells for neighbors
After another trash fire from a homeless encampment was reported in Van Nuys, business owners and neighbors said they are fed up with the unsanitary and dangerous conditions.
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California sues city of Norwalk over homeless shelter ban
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against Norwalk over its ordinance that bans homeless shelters and supporting housing.
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Newsom announces $827 million in homeless funding
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new round of funding to combat homelessness in California. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 news at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
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LA region to receive $380 million in state funding to combat homelessness
The Los Angeles region will receive more than $380 million for efforts to reduce homelessness, part of a program providing $827 million in grants across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
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Cities hail program that clears encampments a success
Some local leaders say they have made great progress to clear homeless encampments in their city. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at Oct. 22, 2024.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom approves $130.7 million for 18 cities to clear homeless encampments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved $130.7 million to clear homeless encampments across the state.
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California strips Norwalk of state funds over homeless shelters ban
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the city of Norwalk would lose its housing element after the city council voted to ban the construction of new homeless shelters.
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Norwalk losing state funds over homeless shelter ban
Gov. Gavin Newsom is stripping the city of Norwalk of state funds for housing and the homeless after their city council banned the construction of any new homeless shelters. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2024.
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Lawsuit settlement paves way for San Bernardino to clear homeless encampments
The city of San Bernardino announced it reached a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) regarding its cleanups of homeless encampments.
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San Bernardino reaches settlement, paving way for homeless cleanup
After reaching a settlement in a lawsuit, the city of San Bernardino said it will begin cleaning up homeless encampments at public parks. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.