How the Los Angeles fires could exacerbate California’s homelessness crisis
In other parts of California burned by past wildfires, communities are still dealing with the fallout years later.
Los Angeles fires: Rise in homelessness, bankruptcies, rents predicted
Communities that have seen homeownership rates rise may struggle amid more competition for available housing and rising mortgage rates. Overall, the financial impact of the massive wildfires, already estimated to be among the costliest disasters in U.S. history, could have far-reaching implications on the market.
Los Angeles wildfires exacerbate the region's housing crisis
The wildfires have destroyed more than 12,000 structures, and a Southern California housing shortage that was already serious has been made even more dire.
Los Angeles’ continued mismanagement of homelessness is a lesson for the country
Sometimes it seems that the government’s approach to solving the problem known as homelessness is some kind of cosmic experiment designed to demonstrate, once and for all, that government cannot competently manage anything.
2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Postponed Due To Wildfires
Due to the ongoing wildfires throughout the region, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has postponed the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.
Why California keeps building homes where wildfires burn
The L.A. wildfires expose California’s difficult road to navigate between disaster risk and solving the state’s housing crisis.
Why California keeps putting homes where fires burn
The Los Angeles fires expose California’s difficult road to navigate between disaster risk and solving the state’s housing crisis.
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Los Angeles mayor slashed fire budget last year, prioritized homeless population
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Homeless man suspected of trying to start fire in LA with flamethrower
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Disturbing LA case of homeless man with blowtorch sparks fresh debate over city’s out-of-control vagrant crisis
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Lack of restrooms leave homeless women at risk for rape, assault, infection, survey says
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Column: After years of helping the homeless, he’s one of them after Altadena fire destroys his house
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Newsom budget plan fully funds Pre-K, maintains money to clear homeless encampments
On Friday, state finance officials unveiled the governor’s full $322 billion budget proposal which funds Newsom’s signature ...
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As wildfires linger, focus turns to rebuilding Los Angeles' leveled neighborhoods
Heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered Los Angeles leaders are beginning to ponder a monumental task: rebuilding what was lost in the Southern California wildfires ...