Homelessness

The man with a lengthy criminal history was charged with felony vandalism but let out of jail the next day.

Video captured a homeless man jumping on the hood of a car before smashing the car’s windshield at the corner of Hollywood and Highland. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More than a dozen homeless shelters in Los Angeles could be forced to close due to financial crisis.

Santa Monica College is offering new program to teach students how to help the homeless and get people into housing.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

The state of California has filed a lawsuit against Norwalk over its ordinance that bans homeless shelters and supporting housing.

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.

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.

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.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved $130.7 million to clear homeless encampments across the state. 

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.

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.