A new front in Los Angeles County’s battle against homelessness was launched today with an innovative program aimed at encouraging cities across the region to join forces more strongly in confronting this escalating humanitarian crisis. The county and the Home for Good Funders Collaborative — a joint...

Los Angeles County Supervisors allocated the first round of Measure H funds Tuesday to combat the growing homeless issue in L.A. County. Read the full story [here].

City, county and law enforcement officials cleaned up the Santa Clara River wash, aiming to remove illegal encampments and improve residents’ safety, officials said Monday. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were working alongside city officials to eliminate homeless encampments in the...

The term homeless is challenged when it strays from its visual stereotype of a person living in the streets, who lacks money, food and domestic resources. College students might not realize that while they focus on taking notes during lectures, others may also be worrying about when their next shower,...

Bridge to Home, SCV homeless service provider, gave a Humanitarian Award to Yaniv Rokah, Director of the internationally acclaimed documentary movie “Queen Mimi” at the Cowboy Breakfast Fundraiser in Newhall on Saturday. Marie Haist or Queen Mimi now 91 years old and living in an apartment,...

In a historic vote that will change the urban landscape of Los Angeles County for years to come, a supermajority of voters said “yes” to Measure H, voting to tax themselves to prevent and end the crisis of homelessness that has swept through their communities. The latest tally from the County Registrar-Recorder/County...

A man allegedly brandished a firearm while attempting to rob a motorist who turned out to be homeless in a Canyon Country parking lot Sunday night, authorities said. At around 10:30 p.m. Sunday night, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials received a call that an armed man had attempted...

The only item on the ballot for Santa Clarita Valley voters Tuesday – whether to raise the sales tax by one-quarter of 1 percent to combat homelessness in Los Angeles County – remained too close to call despite a narrow lead on election night. Measure H requires a two-thirds vote to pass (66.67 percent)....

Wednesday, over 200 landlords attended a HouseLA event to learn about programs that offer financial incentives in exchange for partnering with the County, city, and non-profit service providers to end LA’s homelessness crisis. County and City staff shared information about the Homeless Incentive Program...

Raymond Ramirez, a Los Angeles County resident who lost his home and suffered a debilitating illness that contributed to his continued use of substances, has found a new outlook on life. After living on the streets, Mr. Ramirez entered into a rehabilitation program, followed by transitional housing,...